Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V357000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V357000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2019 forest river forester and sunseeker and coachmen leprechaun and freelander motorhomes Includes 471 affected units, Improperly Torqued Differential U-Bolts, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019 forest river forester and sunseeker and coachmen leprechaun and freelander motorhomes

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V357000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-06-01T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly torqued differential u-bolts
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 471

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 105-0749
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 81.32

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NHTSA ID: 18V357000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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