Recall 18V444 covers 53 2014-2017 Freelander, Leprechaun, Concord, Forester, and Sunseeker vehicles for power window switch corrosion. Repair is free at a franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 53 2014-2017 Freelander, Leprechaun, Concord, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes built on Chevrolet chassis with power windows because liquid can leak into the driver's power window switch and corrode it. That corrosion creates high electrical resistance, which can increase the risk of a fire; the dealer repair will be free once Coachmen opens it.
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What's wrong?
The driver's power window switch is the control in the door panel that sends electrical power to raise or lower the window. On affected 2014-2017 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun, Concord, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes built on Chevrolet chassis, that switch sits where spilled liquid or water intrusion can reach it. The switch needs clean metal contacts so current can pass through without extra heat.
Liquid inside the switch can start corrosion on those contacts. Corrosion makes the electrical path harder for current to cross, which is called high resistance. When resistance rises, the switch heats up instead of passing current cleanly, and the door-panel area can show signs of overheating.
Owners can notice that the driver's power window stops working or acts erratically. Smoke, a smoke odor, or the smell of melting material from the door panel are warning signs that the switch area is overheating.
Who's affected?
Spans 5 motorhome model lines across 2014-2017, all tied to the same power window controls component.
| 2016 Coachmen Freelander | visibility component |
|---|---|
| 2016 Coachmen Leprechaun | visibility component |
| 2017 Coachmen Freelander | visibility component |
| 2014 Coachmen Concord | visibility component |
| 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun | visibility component |
| 2016 Forest River Forester | visibility component |
| 2016 Forest River Sunseeker | visibility component |
| 2014 Forest River Sunseeker | visibility component |
| 2015 Forest River Sunseeker | visibility component |
| 2014 Coachmen Freelander | visibility component |
| 2014 Coachmen Leprechaun | visibility component |
| 2015 Coachmen Freelander | visibility component |
| Units affected | 53 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
High electrical resistance in the driver side window switch increases fire risk. Warning signs include a power window that stops working, smoke, or a smoke or melting odor from the door panel. Stop using the window switch and schedule service promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Coachmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2017 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun, Concord, Forester, or Sunseeker is included in this recall.
- Use the owner notice from Coachmen if you have it before calling about the free driver-side window switch replacement.
- Contact Chevrolet customer service or a Chevrolet dealer for repair timing because the switch is on the Chevrolet chassis.
- Reference recall number 18V444 and Coachmen recall 51-0781 when you call.
- Park away from buildings and do not use the power window switch if you see moisture, corrosion, smoke, or heat near the driver-side switch.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair will be free once it is available. At the dealer, a Coachmen technician replaces the driver side power window switch so corrosion in that switch no longer creates high electrical resistance. Parts and labor are covered under recall 18V444. The manufacturer has a general reimbursement plan on file for related repairs paid before the recall notice. If you already paid for the driver side window switch repair, ask the service desk how to submit your repair documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 3, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 12, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| August 12, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 12, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 12, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V444?
Recall 18V444 covers 53 2014-2017 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun, Concord, Forester, and Sunseeker vehicles built on Chevrolet chassis with power windows. Liquid can enter the driver's power-window switch, cause corrosion and high electrical resistance, and increase fire risk.
What should I do if my 2014-2017 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun, Concord, Forester, or Sunseeker is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 18V444. If it is, contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the driver-side window switch replacement. Reference recall 18V444 and Coachmen recall number 51-0781 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Chevrolet dealers replace the driver-side power-window switch free of charge for vehicles included in recall 18V444.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. Liquid intrusion into the driver's power-window switch can corrode the switch and create high electrical resistance. That condition can increase the risk of a fire, so confirm your VIN and arrange the free switch replacement if your vehicle is included.
What if I bought this motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the original owner. If you never received the July 24, 2018 owner notice, check your VIN, then call a Chevrolet dealer with recall 18V444 and Coachmen recall number 51-0781.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V444000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-800-630-2438 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V444 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V444000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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