Recall 19V191 affects 53 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor trailers with incorrect axle-capacity placards. Replacement placards are free from Forest River customer service.
Forest River is recalling 53 2018-2019 Surveyor recreational trailers because the federal placard lists 3,500 lb. axles even though the trailers have 2,500 lb. axles. The wrong capacity label can lead to trailer overloading, loss of control, and a higher crash risk; Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailer is the weight and equipment label that tells an owner how the trailer was certified. It includes the axle weight rating, which is the load capacity each axle is designed to carry. Owners and service shops use that label when checking loading limits and equipment ratings.
On affected Surveyor trailers, the placard lists 3,500 lb. capacity axles even though the trailers were built with 2,500 lb. capacity axles. Forest River traced the problem to a clerical data-entry error during production. The label is wrong, not the installed axle, so relying on the placard can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond the axle rating that is actually on the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a label error, so an owner would only spot the problem by comparing the placard with the corrected axle weight rating.
Who's affected?
Scope is limited to the 2018 and 2019 Surveyor model years, with the same vehicle label listed for both.
| 2018 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2019 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 53 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
An incorrect weight label can lead an owner to overload the trailer. An overloaded trailer can be harder to control and increases the risk of a crash. Use the corrected placard information before towing or loading the trailer. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free placard replacement that corrects the axle capacity label.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 with questions and reference recall number 19V191 and Forest River recall numbers 37-0979 and 47-0979.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one, or ask the dealer to look up the recall by VIN.
- Use the corrected axle rating when loading the trailer until the placard is replaced; avoid loading based on the old label.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer or through Forest River customer service, Forest River provides replacement federal placards for the affected Surveyor trailers. The corrected placards show the accurate axle weight capacity, replacing labels that listed 3,500 lb. axles even though the trailers have 2,500 lb. axles. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, so the corrected placards are provided free of charge. Ask the service desk to confirm that the new placard is installed and matches the recall paperwork for campaign 19V191.
Timeline
| March 8, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 17, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| April 17, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 17, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V191?
Recall 19V191 covers 53 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor trailers, including SVT201RBLE, SVT201RBLE-47, and SVT201RBS-47. The Federal Placard lists 3,500 lb. axles, but the trailers have 2,500 lb. axles. Forest River provided corrected placards for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 19V191. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 and reference recall numbers 37-0979 and 47-0979. The corrected placard is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. Forest River notified owners and provided replacement placards with the correct axle weight capacity information free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overloading the trailer because the placard shows the wrong axle capacity. The trailer has 2,500 lb. axles, not the listed 3,500 lb. axles. Overloading can result in loss of control and increase crash risk.
When did Forest River notify owners?
Forest River began the recall on March 18, 2019. The owner notice covered the corrected axle weight capacity placard and the free replacement placard remedy for affected 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor trailers.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V191000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-3119 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V191 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V191000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →