Recall 15V741 covers 67 2010-2016 Forest River Surveyor trailers with incorrect tire and rim placards. Forest River mails corrected labels free.
Forest River is recalling 67 2010-2016 Surveyor recreational trailers because the federal certification placard lists the wrong tire and rim size for the trailer. Installing tires that match the incorrect placard can lead to poor handling and a higher crash risk, and Forest River dealers will correct the placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Certification Placard on a 2010-2016 Forest River Surveyor trailer is the label that tells an owner or service shop the correct tire and rim information for that trailer. It is supposed to match the tires and rims installed at the factory, so future tire service, rim replacement, and load checks start from the right information.
In recall 15V741, the placard lists a tire and rim size that does not match what is physically installed on certain Surveyor trailers. Forest River traced the problem to incorrect information moving from the manufacturing plant to engineering when the placard data was set. The trailer hardware is not described as the defective part; the wrong information is on the label.
The only warning sign is a mismatch between the Federal placard and the tire mounted on the trailer. Owners or service shops would need to compare the label to the physical tire and rim to see the problem.
Who's affected?
Spans 7 model years of the Surveyor, all tied to the same vehicle label (placard or certification).
| 2016 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2010 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2013 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2014 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2015 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2012 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 67 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The wrong tire size placard can lead an owner to install tires that make the vehicle handle poorly, increasing the risk of a crash. Compare the Federal placard with the tires on the trailer before replacing tires, and ask Forest River for the corrected label if they do not match. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2016 Forest River Surveyor is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service to request the free corrected Federal placard label that matches the installed tire and rim size.
- Reference recall number 15V741 when you call.
- Install only tire and rim sizes that match the corrected placard, since the wrong placard size can affect trailer handling.
- Keep the corrected placard with the trailer records after it arrives.
What happens at the repair
Forest River handles this remedy by mailing a corrected Federal placard label that matches the tire and rim size installed on the trailer. The label and any recall handling are free of charge. This is a label correction, so the repair process is simple: confirm your VIN is included, then follow Forest River's instructions for applying or replacing the placard. Forest River's standard reimbursement plan covers eligible documented costs for this same label correction if you already paid for it before the recall notice. Keep proof of payment and contact Forest River customer service to start that claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 9, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 2, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 31, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| December 31, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 31, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V741?
Recall 15V741 covers 67 2010-2016 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers with Federal Certification Placards that list the wrong tire and rim size. Forest River will mail a corrected Federal placard label free of charge.
What should I do if my 2010-2016 Forest River Surveyor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V741. If it is, use the corrected placard label from Forest River and contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 for help with the recall process.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. For recall 15V741, Forest River provides the corrected Federal placard label free of charge, and the recall began on December 2, 2015.
What is the safety risk?
The risk comes from the wrong tire and rim size on the certification placard. If an owner or tire shop installs tires based on that incorrect label, trailer handling can worsen and increase the risk of a crash.
What if I bought my Forest River Surveyor used?
The free recall still applies to the trailer, not just the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your specific Surveyor is included, then reference recall 15V741 when you contact Forest River customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V741000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-3119 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V741 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V741000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →