Coachmen recall 105-0749

Q: Is 105-0749 the same recall as 18V357000?

Yes. 105-0749 is Coachmen’s own number for it; 18V357000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Coachmen calls it 105-0749. NHTSA filed it as campaign 18V357000 on Jun 1, 2018: power train on the 2019 Coachmen and Forest River, 471 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 18V357000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
18V357000	2019 Coachmen and Forest River	Power Train	Jun 1, 2018	471	high

Problem Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Forester and Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun and Freelander motorhomes. The U-Bolts that secure the rear differential may not have been properly tightened, causing them to loosen over time and allowing the rear axles to shift. Risk Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the U-Bolts and properly tighten or replace the U-Bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service for Sunseeker and Forester vehicles at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen customer service for Freelander and Leprechaun vehicles at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 105-0749.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 18V357000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 105-0749 is the number Coachmen assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 18V357000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 105-0749 the same recall as 18V357000?

Yes. 105-0749 is Coachmen’s own number for it; 18V357000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 105-0749 cover?

2019 Coachmen and Forest River, 471 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 105-0749 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.