The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V357000·Announced 2018-06-01

2019 Forest River and Coachmen Motorhomes Recalled for Rear Axle Defect

Forest River is recalling 2019 Forester, Sunseeker, and Coachmen Leprechaun and Freelander motorhomes because rear axle U-Bolts may loosen, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (loose rear axles) that can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Forester and Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun and Freelander motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect in the power train axle assembly where the U-Bolts that secure the rear differential may not have been properly tightened.

If these U-Bolts loosen over time, they can allow the rear axles to shift. Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the U-Bolts and properly tighten or replace them, 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.

The recalled product

Product
COACHMEN, FOREST RIVER LEPRECHAUN, SUNSEEKER, FORESTER, FREELANDER
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
471

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • LEPRECHAUN
  • SUNSEEKER
  • FORESTER
  • FREELANDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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