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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 18V444📅 Jul 5, 2018

2014–2017 Coachmen Freelander & 2014–2016 Coachmen Leprechaun + 3 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V444000
Manufacturer recall #
51-0781
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
53
Component
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 24, 2018
Built
Jan 31, 2014 – Oct 6, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V444 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V444?

2014–2017 Coachmen Freelander & 2014–2016 Coachmen Leprechaun + 3 more. 53 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Coachmen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-630-2438.