NHTSA campaign 18V357000 · Forest River campaign 105-0749
Coachmen and Forest River Recall 18V-357: Improperly Torqued Differential U-Bolts
NHTSA recall 18V357000 (Forest River campaign 105-0749) was reported by Forest River, Inc. on June 1, 2018, with 471 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Coachmen Freelander, Coachmen Leprechaun, Forest River Forester and more for the 2019 model year. Owners were notified on June 6, 2018, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 18V357000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V357000 (also written 18V-357 or 18V357)
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Forest River campaign number
- 105-0749
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 471 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Power Train — Axle Assembly
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 81.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 18V357000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Coachmen
Coachmen Freelander
- 2019 · Vehicles built March 30, 2018 – May 24, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Coachmen Leprechaun
- 2019 · Vehicles built March 30, 2018 – May 24, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Forest River
Forest River Forester
- 2019 · Vehicles built April 3, 2018 – May 23, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Forest River Sunseeker
- 2019 · Vehicles built March 30, 2018 – May 24, 2018 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 18V357000.
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 consequence
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.
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 18V357000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.