FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR (2019) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2018-2019 Surveyor trailers with incorrect axle weight labels that could cause overload and loss of control. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement placards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect label may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2018-2019 Surveyor trailers due to incorrect axle weight labels. This could cause the trailer to be overloaded, potentially leading to loss of control and crashes. Affected owners should get free replacement placards to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223786-forest-river-surveyor-2019-trailer-recall-incorrect-axle-weight-label.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223786-forest-river-surveyor-2019-trailer-recall-incorrect-axle-weight-label · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V191000
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“Forest River Surveyor 2019 Trailer Recall: Incorrect Axle Weight Label Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223786-forest-river-surveyor-2019-trailer-recall-incorrect-axle-weight-label. Based on NHTSA recall #19V191000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V191000).
Why it’s dangerous
The trailer's placard shows a 3,500 lb. axle capacity when it actually has a 2,500 lb. capacity. This mismatch can cause the trailer to become overloaded, especially when carrying heavy items, which may lead to loss of control and crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor trailers with model numbers SVT201RBLE, SVT201RBLE-47, or SVT201RBS-47 are affected. Trailer users who frequently carry heavy loads are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your trailer's model number on the placard or label. Affected models are SVT201RBLE, SVT201RBLE-47, and SVT201RBS-47 for 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor trailers.
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What to do — step by step
Get Replacement Placards
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 to receive free replacement placards with accurate axle weight information.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River has notified owners and provided replacement placards that contain the accurate axle weight capacity information, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's numbers for this recall are 37-0979 and 47-0979.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The trailer's placard shows a 3,500 lb. axle capacity when it actually has a 2,500 lb. capacity, which could cause overload and loss of control.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check your trailer's model number on the placard or label. Affected models are SVT201RBLE, SVT201RBLE-47, and SVT201RBS-47 for 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor trailers.
What should I do if I have an affected trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 to get free replacement placards with the correct axle weight information.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V191000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V191000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River has notified owners and provided replacement placards that contain the accurate axle weight capacity information, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's numbers for this recall are 37-0979 and 47-0979. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V191000 (August 3, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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