Recall 19V772 affects 19 2020 Forest River Surveyor trailers with an incorrect 12V refrigerator fuse. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 19 2020 Surveyor trailers because an incorrect-amperage fuse was installed for the 12V refrigerator, which can let wiring overheat. If the wiring overheats, an electrical short can occur and increase the risk of a fire; Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The fuse for the 12-volt refrigerator in a 2020 Forest River Surveyor is a small protective link in the trailer's electrical circuit. Its job is to interrupt power when current rises above the safe level for the refrigerator wiring. With the correct amperage fuse installed, the fuse protects the wire before heat builds up.
On affected Surveyor trailers, Forest River installed a 30-amp fuse that belonged with a different refrigerator brand. That fuse was too large for this refrigerator circuit. If the circuit draws more current than the wiring is designed to carry, the wrong fuse does not open soon enough, so the wiring can overheat.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear, smell, or see a clear early signal from the refrigerator circuit before the wiring overheats.
Who's affected?
The affected Surveyor trailers were built from June 21, 2019, through October 2, 2019.
| 2020 Forest River Surveyor | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2020 Forest River Surveyor | wiring |
| Units affected | 19 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2020 Forest River Surveyor trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overheated wiring can cause an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so treat this as a repair to schedule promptly and avoid using affected electrical equipment until the dealer checks it. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Forest River Surveyor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free correct-amperage refrigerator fuse replacement that prevents the wiring from overheating.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 19V772 when you call.
- Avoid running the 12V refrigerator until the fuse replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces the incorrect refrigerator fuse with one of the correct amperage, then checks that the fuse protection matches the circuit. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related fuse or refrigerator wiring repair, ask Forest River customer service what documentation is needed for a reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 25, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 7, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 9, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| December 9, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 9, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V772?
Recall 19V772 covers 19 2020 Forest River Surveyor trailers with an incorrect-amperage fuse for the 12V refrigerator. The wrong fuse can let wiring overheat, leading to an electrical short and fire risk. Forest River dealers replace the fuse with the correct amperage for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Forest River Surveyor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 19V772. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the fuse replacement. Reference recall number 37-1108 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River dealers replace the incorrect refrigerator fuse with one of the correct amperage free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The incorrect fuse can allow the 12V refrigerator wiring to overheat. If that overheating leads to an electrical short, the trailer has an increased risk of fire. The fix is a free fuse replacement at a Forest River dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V772000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-260-499-2100 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V772 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V772000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →