2020–2021 Forest River Surveyor Recall: Safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight…
NHTSA campaign 20V297000 · Equipment · filed May 22, 2020 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Surveyor Travel Trailers, model SVT296QBLE. The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may break in the event of the trailer coming unhitched.
The risk
If the vehicle trailer becomes detached from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Forest River will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-1170.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Surveyor | 2020, 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V297000 (manufacturer number 37-1170). Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.