How many recalls does the 2020 Forest River Freedom Express have?

The 2020 Forest River Freedom Express has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2020 Forest River Freedom Express has an open recall?

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2020 Forest River Freedom Express Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Forest River Freedom Express has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 218 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 20V049000 2020-01-29 218 affected

Defect

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.

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.

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Forest River Freedom Express as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.