Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V237000 Reported April 21, 2015

Incorrect federal certification label/part 567

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 83 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V237000
Manufacturer Campaign
51-04172015-0031
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
83
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 21, 2015
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 coachmen freelander vehicles manufactured february 14, 2014, to april 1, 2015, and 2015 coachmen leprechaun vehicles manufactured on june 10, 2014. the affected vehicles, manufactured on a ford 158" wheelbase chassis with a 5.4l v-8 engine, may have a federal certification label that lists an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), gross axle weight rating (gawr) and wrong cargo carrying capacity information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Safety Consequence

With incorrect gvwr, gawr, and cargo carrying capacity information, the operator may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners and will provide replacement labels with the corrected information, free of charge. the recall began on april 17, 2015. owners may contact coachmen customer service at 1-800-453-6064. forest river's number for this recall is 51-04172015-0031.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V237000 or campaign 51-04172015-0031.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V237000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V237000?

NHTSA recall 15V237000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 21, 2015. It addresses: Incorrect federal certification label/part 567. The recall affects approximately 83 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V237000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-04172015-0031. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.