NHTSA Campaign 18V357000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Filed by Forest River, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 18V357000 covers 3 vehicles and concerns the power train:axle assembly. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Reported January 6, 2018
Vehicles covered by 18V357000 (3)
Forest River (2)
Coachmen (1)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V357000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.