2019 Coachmen Leprechaun recalls and problems

The 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun has 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Coachmen Leprechaun recalls

Recall 20V-727: Equipment

Reported Nov 23, 2020 · 4,203 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 19V-202: Visibility

Reported Mar 14, 2019 · 3,051 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 18V-357: Power Train

Reported Jun 1, 2018 · 471 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

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.

2019 Coachmen Leprechaun problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Power Train1
Suspension1
Structure1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,200 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported 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.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 1,200 miles · reported 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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun: 20V-727 (equipment), 19V-202 (visibility), 18V-357 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun?

Owners report electronic stability control (esc) problems most often (1 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,200 miles.

Are Coachmen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Coachmen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.