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Forest River Freelander Recall 24V581: Wrong seating count on label could lead to overloading

NHTSA campaign 24V581, reported August 6, 2024, 20 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2025 Freelander motorhomes have a Federal Placard, the certification label, that lists 30 seat-belted positions in the rear when the correct number is 3. The label does not comply with federal safety requirements. Because the seating information is wrong, the vehicle could be overloaded with passengers, which raises the risk of a crash.

The manufacturer, Forest River, will mail owners a new, correct Federal Placard at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. If you own a 2025 Freelander motorhome and have not received a replacement placard, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602 and reference recall number 210-1824.

Until you receive the corrected placard, do not carry more people in the rear than the seat-belted positions it should show, which is 3. Also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any other open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V581Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Risk
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Freelander2025