Other: labelsRecall 24V-581 · 2025 Forest River Freelander
Forest River, Inc. recall 24V-581 covers 20 2025 Forest River Freelander for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V581000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Freelander motorhomes. The Federal Placard indicates 30 seat-belted positions in the rear, when the correct number of belted positions is 3. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The risk
Incorrect seating capacity information may lead to overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will mail owners new Federal Placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 210-1824.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 17, 2024 to July 18, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.