| Issue ID | 1302663 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10888839 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SURVEYOR |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 21/07/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4030 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LANSDALE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 4X4TSVB2XFLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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