Recall 18V357000: 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun and 3 other models

Report received

Jun 1, 2018

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected

471vehicles

Model years

2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Forester and Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun and Freelander motorhomes. The U-Bolts that secure the rear differential may not have been properly tightened, causing them to loosen over time and allowing the rear axles to shift.

Possible consequence

Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the U-Bolts and properly tighten or replace the U-Bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service for Sunseeker and Forester vehicles at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen customer service for Freelander and Leprechaun vehicles at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 105-0749.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2019 Coachmen Freelander0 complaints
• 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun2 complaints
• 2019 Forest River Forester1 complaints
• 2019 Forest River Sunseeker3 complaints