Defect Description
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.
Safety 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 Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | COACHMEN | FREELANDER |
| 2019 | COACHMEN | LEPRECHAUN |
| 2019 | FOREST RIVER | FORESTER |
| 2019 | FOREST RIVER | SUNSEEKER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.