Recall 19V736000: 2020 Forest River Freelander, 2020 Forest River Leprechaun, 2020 Forest River Sunseeker
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 16, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 364
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Forest River Freelander
- 2020 Forest River Leprechaun
- 2020 Forest River Sunseeker
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V736000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-1084
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 29, 2019
- Components
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (Electrical System); Seat belts:front:warning light/devices (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology