| NHTSA Recall # | 139607 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V357000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 105-0749 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SUNSEEKER |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date of notification | 06/06/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 30/03/18 |
| End date of manufacturing | 24/05/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 01/06/18 |
| Report created | 01/06/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 471 |
| Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |