Recall 18V444000: 2014 Coachmen Concord, 2014–2017 Coachmen Freelander, 2014–2016 Coachmen Leprechaun +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jul 3, 2018
Vehicles affected
53
Models
5
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The 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.

The risk

High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

The 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.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2014 Coachmen Concord
  • 2014 Coachmen Freelander
  • 2015 Coachmen Freelander
  • 2016 Coachmen Freelander
  • 2017 Coachmen Freelander
  • 2014 Coachmen Leprechaun
  • 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun
  • 2016 Coachmen Leprechaun
  • 2016 Forest River Forester
  • 2014 Forest River Sunseeker
  • 2015 Forest River Sunseeker
  • 2016 Forest River Sunseeker

Details

NHTSA campaign
18V444000
Manufacturer campaign
51-0781
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Owner letters
Jul 24, 2018
Components
Visibility:power window devices and controls (Visibility & Wipers)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology