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- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 motorhomes may have U-Bolts securing the rear differential that were not properly tightened. Over time these bolts can loosen and allow the rear axles to shift.
Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, where the U-Bolts will be inspected and properly tightened or replaced as needed. Owners of Forest River Forester and Sunseeker vehicles can call 1-574-206-7600, and owners of Coachmen Freelander and Leprechaun vehicles can call 1-574-825-8602. Reference recall number 105-0749. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Freelander | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Leprechaun | 2019 |
| Forest River Forester | 2019 |
| Forest River Sunseeker | 2019 |