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2019 Coachmen Leprechaun

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 1, 2023
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Nov 23, 2020
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun, most frequently naming the body & structure, driver assistance and powertrain (other) categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure125.0%
  • Driver assistance125.0%
  • Powertrain (other)125.0%
  • Suspension125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
20V727000

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Nov 23, 2020
4,203 units potentially affected
The defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
The risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-1259View on NHTSA.gov
19V202000

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

Mar 14, 2019
3,051 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
The 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-0980View on NHTSA.gov
18V357000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Jun 1, 2018
471 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 105-0749View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Feb 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated that the window over the front cabin of the RV had detached. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11504946
Incident
Dec 1, 2022
Driver assistancePowertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Aug 12, 2018

VEHICLE BOUNCES ALMOST OUT OF CONTROL WHEN DRIVING OVER SOME BRIDGES AND CURVES THIS VEHICLE TILT TOO MUCH LIKE IT WANT TO TURN OVER. THIS VEHICLE DO NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE IN SOME CASES. SUV'S AND LARGE TRUCKS ESPECIALLY CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SWAY TILT AND SWIRL WHEN THEY PASS.THIS RV FEEL UNSAFE TO DRIVE AROUND LARGE VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY. I AM NERVOUS TO DRIVE SOMETIMES ON THE INTERSTATE. THIS VEHICLE BOUNCE SO MUCH AND HARD TILL SOME OF THE ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATOR TURN OVER AND CUSHIONS AND PILLOWS FELL ONTO THE FLOOR. MY WIFE AND I ARE A LITTLE NERVOUS ABOUT GOING OVER BRIDGES AND DIPS IN THE ROAD THAT YOU CANNOT SEE BECAUSE WE ARE UNSURE ABOUT THE RV. CHASSIS OR WHATEVER MAYBE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. ALSO I AM 6'1. I HAVE PROBLEM GETTING IN AND OUT, I OFTEN BUMP MY HEAD WHEN GETTING IN AND OUT BECAUSE OF THE OVER HANG, VERY UNCOMFORTABLE GETTING IN AND OUT AND TRYING GO TO THE BACK , VERY HARD ON MY DISABILITYS.

NHTSA ID
11119488
Incident
Jul 3, 2018
Mileage
1,200 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

511869

SERVICE BRAKES

According to GM Recall 24V702: "The brake lines in these cutaway vehicles may not meet the recommended clearance to the GM-provided body mounts. If brake lines contact the body mounts, the brake line may experience wear or damage that could lead to a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced stopping performance or inoperative service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

511869

According to General Motors Recall 24V702: "The brake lines in these cutaway vehicles may not meet the recommended clearance to the GM-provided body mounts. If brake lines contact the body mounts, the brake line may experience wear or damage that could lead to a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced stopping performance or inoperative service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash."

CV1-4

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

Provide an update that would prevent possible message corruption that could take place on the RVC network.

210215-2018

EQUIPMENT

The remedy kit removes the amount of flex at the riser location of the slide room allowing the slide room to seal appropriately.

510780

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on units with serial numbers starting with MB between 805xxxxx and 820XXXXX. The visual cosmetic defect in no way affects the performance, operation, safety, or function of the refrigerator and does not represent a non-compliance issue to one or more of the FMVSS standards or result in a risk of personal injury, death, vehicle crash, or property damage.?

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Coachmen Leprechaun by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025000—
2023020—
2022020—
2021020—
2020110—
2019Viewing230—
2018020—
2017110—
2016120—
2015130—
2014030—
2013020—
2012010—
2011010—
2010010—
2009010—
2008100—
2007110—
2006010—
2005010—
2004020—
2003120—
2002020—
2001120—
2000320—
1999410—
1997400—
1989200—
1984100—
1976010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.