NHTSA Recall 18V444000: Power window devices and controls (visibility)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 53 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Coachmen Concord.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V444000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-0781 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
| Report received | July 3, 2018 |
| Owner notification | July 24, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 covered by recall 18V444000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Concord | 2014 |
| Coachmen Freelander | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Coachmen Leprechaun | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Forest River Forester | 2016 |
| Forest River Sunseeker | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.