Recall 24V581 affects 20 2025 Forest River Freelander motorhomes for an incorrect seating capacity placard. Forest River mails corrected placards free.
Forest River is recalling 20 2025 Freelander motorhomes because the federal placard lists 30 rear seat-belted positions when the correct number is 3. That wrong seating-capacity information can lead owners to overload the motorhome, increasing crash risk; Forest River dealers will complete the free recall repair.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2025 Forest River Freelander is the certification label owners and service staff use to confirm required vehicle information. It is supposed to match the motorhome's build, including the correct number of seat-belted seating positions, so the label does not conflict with the actual seating layout.
On affected Freelanders, the placard was printed with a data entry error. It states there are 30 seat-belted positions in the rear, when the correct number of belted positions is 3. Forest River says the Fed Tag and the seating calculations show 5 total seat-belted positions, so the defect is the incorrect number printed on the Federal Placard.
The warning sign is visible on the labels, not in how the motorhome drives. If you compare the Federal Placard with the Fed Tag or the actual seating layout, the rear seat-belt count is wrong.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Forest River Freelander | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 20 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Forest River Freelander motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect seating capacity information can lead an owner to overload the Freelander, which increases the risk of a crash. The Fed Tag shows the correct capacity of 5 seat belted positions, so use that number until the new Federal Placard is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Forest River Freelander is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602 to confirm the free replacement Federal Placard has been mailed for your motorhome.
- Install the new Federal Placard that corrects the rear seat-belted position count from 30 to 3.
- Reference recall number 24V581 and Forest River recall 210-1824 if the placard has not arrived.
- Follow the corrected seating capacity before every trip so the motorhome is not overloaded.
What happens at the repair
Forest River will mail owners a corrected Federal Placard at no charge. The new placard replaces the incorrect label that listed 30 rear seat-belted positions instead of 3. The recall repair is free, including the replacement placard. If you already paid for a repair within this recall's scope, submit the service invoice to Freelander Forest River, Attn: Warranty Manager, 423 N Main St, Middlebury, IN 46540 to request a refund. Forest River says refunds are limited to repairs within the scope of this defect.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 6, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 4, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| September 4, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 4, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V581?
Recall 24V581 covers 20 2025 Forest River Freelander motorhomes with an incorrect Federal Placard. The label says there are 30 seat-belted positions in the rear, but the correct number is 3. Forest River will mail owners a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Forest River Freelander is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 24V581. If it is, use the corrected Federal Placard from Forest River and contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602 with recall number 210-1824 if you need help.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Forest River will provide the corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to remedy safety recalls at no cost, and this campaign's remedy is a replacement label rather than a mechanical repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is vehicle overload. The wrong placard lists 30 rear seat-belted positions instead of 3, which can lead an owner to load the motorhome beyond its correct seating capacity and increase crash risk.
When were owners notified about recall 24V581?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on August 8, 2024. The remedy is available now, and the corrected Federal Placard is provided free of charge. Keep recall number 210-1824 handy when contacting Forest River customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V581000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-825-8602 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V581 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V581000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →