2020 Forest River Surveyor Recall: A fuse of the incorrect amperage was installed for the 12V refrigerator…
NHTSA campaign 19V772000 · Equipment · filed Oct 25, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Surveyor trailers, model SVT33KFKDS. A fuse of the incorrect amperage was installed for the 12V refrigerator, potentially allowing the wiring to overheat.
The risk
If the wiring overheats, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what 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.
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 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V772000 (manufacturer number 37-1108). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.