Recall 18V357000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 18V357000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on June 1, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 471.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on June 6, 2018.
- Production dates listed: March 30, 2018 to May 24, 2018.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
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 (official text)
Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
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 and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 105-0749.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| COACHMEN | FREELANDER | 2019 |
| COACHMEN | LEPRECHAUN | 2019 |
| FOREST RIVER | FORESTER | 2019 |
| FOREST RIVER | SUNSEEKER | 2019 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2019 Forest River Sunseeker listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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