NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Forest River Freedom Express Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2020 Forest River Freedom Express has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Forest River Freedom Express. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
NHTSA #20V049000Reported January 29, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 218 vehicles
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
Safety consequence
In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.
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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