2004 Forest River Surveyor recalls and problems

The 2004 Forest River Surveyor has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Forest River Surveyor vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Forest River Surveyor recalls

Recall 08V-346: Equipment

Reported Jul 7, 2008 · 107,417 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

2004 Forest River Surveyor problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment2
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
  • Structure › Body › Door — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Forest River Surveyor complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · reported Jul 15, 2008
The contact owns a 2007 (Na) forest river surveyor svt303. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact received a safety recall notice for his dometic and has attempted to reach dometic ever since. He keeps getting an automated system that disconnects him repeatedly. The serial number is 541-08981. The failure mileage and recall number were unknown.
Equipment · reported Jul 31, 2007
The contact owns a 2004 forest river surveyor. While the vehicle was parked, the contact left the side entry door open so that air could circulate. He awoke in the middle of the night to a burning smell. The entry door was against the heater and caused it to melt. When the entry door is open, it rests against the heater. The doorstop fails to prevent the door from touching the heater occasionally. The dealer stated that there is no remedy for the failure. No other vehicle information is available. Updated 02/01/08.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Forest River Surveyor have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Forest River Surveyor: 08V-346 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Forest River Surveyor?

Owners report equipment problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (1).

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.