NHTSA Recall 24V581000
NHTSA Campaign Id 24V581000; Date: Aug. 6, 2024
incorrect seating capacity information may lead to overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2025 Forest River Freelander
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 20
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
forest river will mail owners new federal placards, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 4, 2024. owners may contact customer service at 1-574-825-8602. forest river's number for this recall is 210-1824.
Recall 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.
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