Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
LEPRECHAUN
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
18V357000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Loose Rear Axle Assemblies Can Cause A Loss Of Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20180330
End Of Manufacture
20180524
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
471
Date Owners Notified
20180606
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180601
Make Campaign Number
105-0749