Forest River Freelander 2017 Recall: Flammable Shower Curtain Fire Risk
Forest River recalls 2017 Freelander RVs with flammable shower curtains that could increase fire risk. Owners must replace with fire-retardant curtains free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2017 Freelander recreational vehicles due to shower curtains that may catch fire easily. This poses a fire risk that could lead to injury if the curtain ignites during normal use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225852-forest-river-freelander-2017-recall-flammable-shower-curtain-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225852-forest-river-freelander-2017-recall-flammable-shower-curtain-fire-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V552000
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“Forest River Freelander 2017 Recall: Flammable Shower Curtain Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225852-forest-river-freelander-2017-recall-flammable-shower-curtain-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V552000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V552000).
Why it’s dangerous
The shower curtains in these vehicles may not resist catching fire when exposed to ignition sources. This violates federal flammability safety standards and could allow fire to spread through the vehicle interior.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Forest River Freelander RVs are affected. Those using the vehicles for extended periods in fire-prone areas may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Forest River Freelander RVs with shower curtains that may not resist fire. The recall covers model years 2013-2017 for Dynamax and Coachmen Pursuit vehicles as well.
- Brand
Forest River- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Forest River, Dynamax, or Pursuit customer service using the provided phone numbers to arrange free replacement of fire-retardant shower curtains.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 49 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V552000 (July 25, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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