Forest River FREELANDER recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
2,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 to 2027 model years. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
| 2027 | 1 |
2013: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2020: 1; 2025: 3; 2026: 2; 2027: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
8 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
13V037000 · Electrical System:Ignition
Reported: 2013-02-01 (February 1, 2013) · Model years: 2013
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013 Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Lexington, Forester and Sunseeker class B and class C motor homes built on Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana chassis. It may be possible to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is running or the transmission is not in the Park position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection."
Consequence: If the ignition key is removed while the vehicle is still on and/or the vehicle is not in Park, the vehicle may rollaway and the unintended movement of the vehicle may result in a possible crash or injury to pedestrians.
Remedy: General Motors (GM) will notify owners on behalf of Forest River. GM dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and the two associated keys. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. For more information, GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463 and Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Owner's may also contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V552000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2016-07-25 (July 25, 2016) · Model years: 2016, 2017
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Dynamax and Coachmen Pursuit recreational vehicles and 2016-2017 Freelander and Orion recreational vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Consequence: A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Dynamax customer service at 1-574-262-3474, Pursuit customer service at 1-574-825-8305 (east of the Mississippi) or 1-574-825-8317 (west of the Mississippi) and Freelander or Orion customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-07152016-0225.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V736000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
Reported: 2019-10-16 (October 16, 2019) · Model years: 2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Sunseeker SSC2250SLEC, Freelander FLC26RSC, and Leprechaun LPC240FSC vehicles. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2019. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1084.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V581000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2024-08-06 (August 6, 2024) · Model years: 2025
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."
Consequence: Incorrect seating capacity information may lead to overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V895000 · Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Reported: 2024-11-27 (November 27, 2024) · Model years: 2025
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Concord, Entourage, Freelander, and Leprechaun motorhomes. The taillights may overheat and fail to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Inoperative taillights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the taillights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 210-1872.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V486000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 2025-07-25 (July 25, 2025) · Model years: 2025, 2026
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Sunseeker, Solera, Forester, Freelander, Leprechaun, and East to West Entrada motorhomes. The fuel line extension connectors may have inconsistent crimps, allowing the fuel line to detach.
Consequence: A detached fuel line can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2025. Entrada owners may contact customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker owners may contact customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Leprechaun and Freelander owners may contact customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1955.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V013000 · Electrical System:Wiring | Equipment:Electrical:Accessory Generator:Solar Panel
Reported: 2026-01-16 (January 16, 2026) · Model years: 2026
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Freelander motorhomes. The solar panel wire may have been incorrectly connected to a breaker without over-current protection.
Consequence: A wire that is not connected to over-current protection increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 210-2013.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V503000 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2026-08-03 (August 3, 2026) · Model years: 2027
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2027 Leprechaun and Freelander recreational vehicles. A battery posted mounted breaker may not be installed, leaving the power feed wire without overcurrent protection.
Consequence: A unprotected power feed wire increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install an overcurrent protection device, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 210-2085.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-02.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11383425TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER FREELANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V756000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT INITIALLY CALLED THE KIDDIE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITHIN 15-20 DAYS. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE RECALL NOTICE AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER MULTIPLE TIMES TO RESOLVE THE MATTER BUT HAD YET TO RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONA… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10876649 · 2,000 miCURB SIDE STRESS GLASS SHOWER PANEL EXPLODED SENDING SMALL AND TINY GLASS PARTICLES ALL OVER SHOWER AND BATHROOM FLOOR AND LAVATORY SINK. OCCURRED EITHER IN TRANSIT OR WHEN SITTING ON PARKING PAD AT MY HOME. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS IN BATHROOM OR VEHICLE WHEN OR WOULD HAVE CAUSED MULTIPLE WOUNDS. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | Too few reports for a range | 2,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10876649 · 2,000 miCURB SIDE STRESS GLASS SHOWER PANEL EXPLODED SENDING SMALL AND TINY GLASS PARTICLES ALL OVER SHOWER AND BATHROOM FLOOR AND LAVATORY SINK. OCCURRED EITHER IN TRANSIT OR WHEN SITTING ON PARKING PAD AT MY HOME. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS IN BATHROOM OR VEHICLE WHEN OR WOULD HAVE CAUSED MULTIPLE WOUNDS. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | 24V895000 | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | 25V486000 | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | 26V013000 | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | 26V503000 | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2017: 1 complaints · 2020: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Equipment | Unknown Or Other |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | — | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.