Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V444000 Reported July 3, 2018

Liquid may leak into power window switch

Forest River, Inc. · Visibility · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V444000
Manufacturer Campaign
51-0781
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
53
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 3, 2018

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016 forest river forester, 2014-2016 forest river sunseeker and coachmen leprechaun, 2014 coachmen concord, and 2014-2017 coachmen freelander vehicles, built on chevrolet chassis and equipped with power windows. liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.

Safety Consequence

High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Forest river has notified owners, and chevrolet dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. the recall began july 24, 2018. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, forest river forester and sunseeker at 1-574-206-7600, coachmen concord, freelander, and leprechaun customer service at 1-574-825-8602. forest river's number for this recall is 51-0781.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V444000 or campaign 51-0781.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V444000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V444000?

NHTSA recall 18V444000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 3, 2018. It addresses: Liquid may leak into power window switch. The recall affects approximately 53 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V444000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-0781. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.