Chassis cross member support for potable water tank not installed correctly from new. This resulted in the tank, which could weigh 400# when full, hanging from the filler pipe. The fault is obscured by a corrugated plastic underbelly cover. If one knew the design the presence of the three securing screws on each side of the cross member could be confirmed externally on the trailer side rails. Had the tank fallen out it would have presented a considerable risk to me and other road users. Additionally I have experienced problems with the natural gas pipe support screws breaking allowing the pipe to drag on the road. This is because the screws are of poor quality and potentially over torqued. This manufacturer needs to make major improvements to their quality control system and offer a way for owners to provide feedback on their products.
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Recalls 1
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- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT243RBS and ORSVT243RBS. The affected vehicles have Federal Certification Placards that list an incorrect tire and rim size from what is actually installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the operator installs tires that are the size that is indicated on the placard, it can cause poor vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and mail them a corrected Federal placard label, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-11052015-0106.
Recall number 15V741000 · Recall details
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