NHTSA Recall 19V191000: Labels (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 53 vehicles. It affects 2018–2019 Forest River Surveyor.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V191000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 37-0979; 47-0979 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | March 8, 2019 |
| Owner notification | March 18, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT201RBLE, SVT201RBLE-47 and SVT201RBS-47. The Federal Placard indicates that the vehicles have 3,500 lb. capacity axles, whereas the vehicles actually have 2,500 lb. capacity axles.
Safety risk
The incorrect label may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V191000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.