Forest River Freelander recalls and problems
8 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Choose a model year
Forest River Freelander by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Freelander | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Freelander | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Freelander | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Freelander | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Freelander | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Freelander | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Freelander | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Forest River Freelander problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 |
All Forest River Freelander recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-503 | Aug 3, 2026 | 2027 | Electrical System | Forest River, Inc. |
| 26V-013 | Jan 16, 2026 | 2026 | Equipment, Electrical System | Forest River, Inc. |
| 25V-486 | Jul 25, 2025 | 2025–2026 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Forest River, Inc. |
| 24V-895 | Nov 27, 2024 | 2025 | Exterior Lighting | Forest River, Inc. |
| 24V-581 | Aug 6, 2024 | 2025 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 19V-736 | Oct 16, 2019 | 2020 | Electrical System, Seat Belts | Forest River, Inc. |
| 16V-552 | Jul 25, 2016 | 2016–2017 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 13V-037 | Feb 1, 2013 | 2013 | Electrical System | 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. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Forest River Freelander?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2017 Forest River Freelander has the most reports (1). Check the 2017 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Forest River Freelander have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Forest River Freelander model years 2013, 2016–2017, 2020, 2025–2027.
What are the most common Forest River Freelander problems?
Owners report equipment, unknown or other problems most often.