Known Recalls

Model year record

2019 FOREST RIVER Sunseeker

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 7 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V357000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
471
Reported to NHTSA
2018-06-01
Owners notified
2018-06-06

Defect 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.

Safety risk

Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure316,115 mi
Suspension2—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1—
Unknown or other1—

The 2018 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2020 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.