Vehicle recall 18V357000 · June 1, 2018
Forest River Forester, Coachmen Freelander and 2 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V357000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 1, 2018
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 105-0749
- Owner notification
- June 6, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 471
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Freelander (2019): 2019
- Coachmen Leprechaun (2019): 2019
- Forest River Forester (2019): 2019
- Forest River Sunseeker (2019): 2019
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