7 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Forest River Freelander, across model years 2013–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Freelander by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Forest River Freelander model years, the 2025 has the most recalls (3).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Forest River Freelander model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | no data |
| 2015 | 0 | no data |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | no data |
| 2019 | 0 | no data |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | no data |
| 2022 | 0 | no data |
| 2023 | 0 | no data |
| 2024 | 0 | no data |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Forest River recalls 2026 Freelander motorhomes with solar panel wiring that may not have over-current protection, increasing fire risk. Owners will receive free repairs by February 25, 2026.
Forest River is recalling 2025-2026 Sunseeker, Solera, Forester, Freelander, Leprechaun, and Entrada motorhomes due to potential fuel line detachment causing fire. Owners must contact customer service for free fuel line replacement.
Forest River is recalling 2025 Freelander motorhomes with potentially overheating taillights that could fail to illuminate, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement.
Forest River is recalling 2025 Freelander motorhomes with incorrect seating capacity that could lead to overloading and crash risk. Owners will receive free Federal Placards to comply with safety standards.
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.
When the Forest River Freelander recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
We have 7 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Forest River Freelander, covering model years 2013–2026. The most recent was issued Jan 16, 2026 (Equipment).
The 2025 Forest River Freelander has the most, with 3 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Equipment (3), Electrical System (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Exterior Lighting (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Forest River dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Forest River to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Forest River dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.