Recall 19V202000: 2018–2019 Coachmen Freelander, 2018–2019 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2018–2019 Coachmen Orion +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 14, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 3,051
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport work trucks, and Berkshire Ultra Coach, and StarCraft shuttle buses, equipped with ASA Electronics back up mirror-monitors, model number VOM74MM. The affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings, causing the camera image to be reversed.
The risk
If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Orion, Freelander, and Leprechaun owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Rockport owners should call 1-574-522-7599 and Berkshire, and Starcraft owners should call 1-574-642-3112. ASA Customer service can be reached at 1-800-384-4400. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0980.
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
- 2018 Coachmen Freelander
- 2019 Coachmen Freelander
- 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun
- 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun
- 2018 Coachmen Orion
- 2019 Coachmen Orion
- 2018 Forest River Berkshire
- 2019 Forest River Berkshire
- 2018 Forest River Rockport
- 2019 Forest River Rockport
- 2018 Starcraft Bus Allstar
- 2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V202000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-0980
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 8, 2019
- Components
- Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices (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