FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR (2020) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2020 Surveyor trailers with incorrect 12V refrigerator fuses that could overheat and cause fire. Owners should contact customer service for free fuse replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the wiring overheats, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2020 Surveyor trailers because they have an incorrect fuse that could cause wiring to overheat and start a fire. This is a fire hazard that requires immediate correction to prevent potential fire risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79510-forest-river-2020-surveyor-trailer-recall-fire-risk-from-incorrect.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79510-forest-river-2020-surveyor-trailer-recall-fire-risk-from-incorrect · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V772000
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“Forest River 2020 Surveyor Trailer Recall: Fire Risk from Incorrect Fuse.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79510-forest-river-2020-surveyor-trailer-recall-fire-risk-from-incorrect. Based on NHTSA recall #19V772000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V772000).
Why it’s dangerous
The incorrect fuse allows the wiring for the 12V refrigerator to overheat, which can cause an electrical short and potentially start a fire. This happens because the wrong amperage fuse doesn't properly protect the circuit from overheating.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Forest River Surveyor trailers with model SVT33KFKDS are affected. Trailer owners with refrigerators connected to the 12V system are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Forest River Surveyor trailer has model SVT33KFKDS. The issue affects trailers with a 12V refrigerator system.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River Customer Service
Call 1-260-499-2100 to arrange free replacement of the incorrect fuse with the correct amperage.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect fuse with one of the correct amperage, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-1108.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The recall is happening because an incorrect fuse was installed for the 12V refrigerator, which could cause wiring to overheat and start a fire.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Your trailer is affected if it's a 2020 Forest River Surveyor model SVT33KFKDS with a 12V refrigerator system.
What should I do if I own this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 to get a free replacement fuse for the 12V refrigerator circuit.
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 19V772000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V772000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect fuse with one of the correct amperage, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-1108. 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 #19V772000 (October 25, 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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