- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Sunseeker SSC2250SLEC, Freelander FLC26RSC, and Leprechaun LPC240FSC vehicles. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- The risk
- Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Forest River Freelander Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Forest River Freelander have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2019 for the instrument cluster / panel.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Freelander year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Forest River Freelander recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
Be the first Freelander owner to share.
Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now
No complaints about the 2020 Forest River Freelander yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Forest River Freelander: every year compared
All Freelander years2020 Forest River Freelander vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Forest River Freelander | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2020 Forest River Cherokee | 14 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Flagstaff | 11 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Avenger | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Dynamax | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Berkshire | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 Forest River Freelander
Does the 2020 Forest River Freelander have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Forest River Freelander: instrument cluster / panel (October 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 Forest River Freelander had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Forest River Freelander a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 49 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Forest River Freelander year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2020 Forest River Freelander has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data