NHTSA Recall 19V202000: Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,051 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Coachmen Freelander.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V202000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-0980 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
| Report received | March 14, 2019 |
| Owner notification | April 8, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
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.
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 19V202000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Freelander | 2018, 2019 |
| Coachmen Leprechaun | 2018, 2019 |
| Coachmen Orion | 2018, 2019 |
| Forest River Berkshire | 2018, 2019 |
| Forest River Rockport | 2018, 2019 |
| Starcraft Bus Allstar | 2018, 2019 |
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.