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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 19V202📅 Mar 18, 2019

2018–2019 Coachmen Freelander & 2018–2019 Coachmen Leprechaun + 4 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
19V202000
Manufacturer recall #
51-0980
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,051
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Owner phone
1-800-384-4400
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 8, 2019
Built
Aug 14, 2017 – Jan 22, 2019
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 19V202 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 19V202?

2018–2019 Coachmen Freelander & 2018–2019 Coachmen Leprechaun + 4 more. 3,051 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 1-800-384-4400.