Forest River recalls 2020 Sunseeker models with seatbelt warning light that doesn't activate after ignition. This could lead to driver forgetting seatbelt in crashes. Fix available free via dealer.
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Forest River is recalling certain 2020 Sunseeker RVs because their seatbelt warning light doesn't turn on for about five seconds after starting. This means drivers might forget to buckle up, increasing crash injury risk. Owners should contact Forest River or GM dealers for a free fix.
The seatbelt warning light fails to illuminate for about five seconds after ignition. This delay could cause drivers to forget to fasten their seatbelt, increasing injury risk during crashes.
Owners of 2020 Forest River Sunseeker models with specific VINs (SSC2250SLEC, Freelander FLC26RSC, Leprechaun LPC240FSC) are affected. Drivers most at risk are those who forget to fasten seatbelts during travel.
Check for 2020 Sunseeker models with VINs starting with SSC2250SLEC, Freelander FLC26RSC, or Leprechaun LPC240FSC. The recall began on October 29, 2019.
Call 1-800-348-7440 to get the free reprogramming fix for your vehicle.
Go to a GM dealer for free reprogramming of the instrument panel to fix the seatbelt warning light.
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.
The seatbelt warning light doesn't turn on for about five seconds after ignition, which could cause drivers to forget to fasten seatbelts during crashes.
Check if your 2020 Sunseeker has VINs starting with SSC2250SLEC, Freelander FLC26RSC, or Leprechaun LPC240FSC.
The recall began on October 29, 2019, but there's no specific deadline for the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V736000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V736000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
