Recalls for your 2019 Forest River Forester

Recalls for 2019 Forest River Forester

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2018-06-01
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE


Posted on: 2018-08-16
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 coachmen work and play and adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 forest river forester and xlr recreational trailers and 2018 forest river rockwood recreational trailers.  The awning may deploy while moving.  

Consequence
If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin september 22, 2018.  Owners may contact coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, xlr toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-0715.

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.

DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2018-06-01
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER


Posted on: 2018-08-16
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 coachmen work and play and adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 forest river forester and xlr recreational trailers and 2018 forest river rockwood recreational trailers.  The awning may deploy while moving.  

Consequence
If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge.  The recall began september 13, 2018.  Owners may contact coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, xlr toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-0715.

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.