COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN (2019) recall — Power Train
Forest River recalls 2019 Leprechaun motorhomes due to loose U-Bolts that can cause rear axle shift and crash risk. Owners must have U-Bolts inspected and tightened by dealers free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2019 Leprechaun motorhomes because loose U-Bolts can cause rear axles to shift, increasing crash risk. Owners should have dealers inspect and tighten or replace the U-Bolts at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223641-forest-river-2019-leprechaun-motorhome-recall-loose-u-bolts-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223641-forest-river-2019-leprechaun-motorhome-recall-loose-u-bolts-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V357000
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“Forest River 2019 Leprechaun Motorhome Recall: Loose U-Bolts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223641-forest-river-2019-leprechaun-motorhome-recall-loose-u-bolts-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V357000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V357000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose U-Bolts can cause rear axles to shift over time, which may lead to loss of control and a crash. This hazard occurs because the U-Bolts weren't properly tightened initially and can loosen with use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Forest River Sunseeker and Forester motorhomes, and Coachmen Leprechaun and Freelander motorhomes are affected. Motorhome owners who have not had the U-Bolts inspected by a dealer are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome is a 2019 Forest River Forester or Sunseeker, or Coachmen Leprechaun or Freelander. The recall began on June 6, 2018, so all 2019 models are affected.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect the U-Bolts and properly tighten or replace them if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
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.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your motorhome is a 2019 Forest River Forester or Sunseeker, or Coachmen Leprechaun or Freelander. The recall began on June 6, 2018, so all 2019 models are affected.
What should I do if I own a recalled motorhome?
Dealers will inspect the U-Bolts and properly tighten or replace them if necessary at no cost.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V357000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V357000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V357000 (January 6, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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