Every 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Visibility · NHTSA 18V444000
Mar 7, 2018Visibility:Power Window Devices and Controls
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V444000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V756000
Nov 22, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Full recall details for 17V756000 →Equipment · NHTSA 15V237000
Apr 21, 2015Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Coachmen Freelander vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to April 1, 2015, and 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun vehicles manufactured on June 10, 2014. The affected vehicles, manufactured on a Ford 158" wheelbase chassis with a 5.4L V-8 engine, may have a Federal Certification label that lists an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and wrong cargo carrying capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- With incorrect GVWR, GAWR, and cargo carrying capacity information, the operator may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners and will provide replacement labels with the corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04172015-0031.
Full recall details for 15V237000 →
2015 Coachmen Leprechaun complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun. Coachmen has issued at least 1 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (1)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“PROPANE TANK LEAKS AT THREADS FROM NIPPLE ON TANK .TANK IS LOCATED CLOSE TO GENERATOR.WAS FULL WHEN LAID UP FOR WINTER.WHEN GETTING READY FOR TRIP NOTED TANK WAS EMPTY.SOAP TESTED AND FOUND LEAK.HAD REPAIR ATTEMPED STILL LEAKED.REPAIR SHOP SAID 10% LEAK RATE AND TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED”
2015 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUNMay 21, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10990773
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