2019 Coachmen Leprechaun Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 1, 2023 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Leprechaun years
Not enough data 4th of 26 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun. That ranks 4th out of 26 Leprechaun model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,200 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~1,200 mi
Power Train1 · ~1,200 mi
Structure1
Suspension1 · ~1,200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electronic Stability Control (esc)150%1,200——
Power Train150%1,200——
Structure150%———
Suspension150%1,200——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 1 complaints
2018: 1201812023: 120231

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Coachmen Leprechaun recalls (3)

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Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop; equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systemsNov 23, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V727000 · 4,203 vehicles

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.

Visibility:rearview mirrors/devicesMar 14, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V202000 · 3,051 vehicles

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.

Power train:axle assemblyJun 1, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V357000 · 471 vehicles

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Structure · received Feb 1, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11504946

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…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Aug 12, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11119488

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun?

Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), power train, structure problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Leprechaun model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.