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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V237000

2016 Coachmen Freelander | 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun | 2015 Coachmen Freelander — Equipment: other: labels

Published April 21, 2015 · Recall initiated: April 21, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V237000, published April 21, 2015. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2016 Coachmen Freelander | 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun | 2015 Coachmen Freelander — Equipment: other: labels.

What's the hazard

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Coachmen Freelander vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to April 1, 2015, and 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun vehicles manufactured on June 10, 2014. The affected vehicles, manufactured on a Ford 158" wheelbase chassis with a 5.4L V-8 engine, may have a Federal Certification label that lists an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and wrong cargo carrying capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Forest River will notify owners and will provide replacement labels with the corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04172015-0031.

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Recall details

Brand
COACHMEN
Model
FREELANDER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2016 COACHMEN FREELANDER | 2015 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN | 2015 COACHMEN FREELANDER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Coachmen Freelander | 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun | 2015 Coachmen Freelander — Equipment: other: labels recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V237000 on April 21, 2015. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Coachmen Freelander vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to April 1, 2015, and 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun vehicles manufactured on June 10, 2014. The affected vehicles, manufactured on a Ford 158" wheelbase chassis with a 5.4L V-8 engine, may have a Federal Certification label that lists an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and wrong cargo carrying capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What should I do if I have this product?

Forest River will notify owners and will provide replacement labels with the corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04172015-0031.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: COACHMEN. Model: FREELANDER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)