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2009 Coachmen Prism recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Coachmen Prism, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordNovember 22, 2017report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2009 Coachmen Prism recall campaigns

The 2009 Coachmen Prism report contains 4 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 17V756000 dated November 22, 2017.
Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
November 22, 2017
Potential units
365,885campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf.

Why it matters: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

Owner notification: December 27, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 16V267000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
May 3, 2016
Potential units
77campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Solera, and Coachmen Prism vehicles, built on Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter chassis. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and either Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Interim notices were sent on June 23, 2016. A second notice will be sent when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-877-496-3691 or may call the Sprinter/Takata hotline at 1-877-496-3691. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04262016-0182.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
November 25, 2015
Potential units
9,687campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Why it matters: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.

Owner notification: March 3, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 10V078000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
March 4, 2010
Potential units
11campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 prism and freelander recreational vehicles built on 2008 sprinter chassis. the engine control module may not actuate the egr valve sufficiently to prevent soot accumulation, resulting in improper valve operation or sticking.

Why it matters: Improper valve operation may cause excessive exhaust emissions, illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp and a vehicle limp-in condition increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Coachmen is working with chrysler to remedy this campaign and will reprogram the vehicle's engine control module free of charge. the safety recall began on january 8, 2010. owners may contact coachmen at 800-453-6064 and chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Owner notification: January 8, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2009 Coachmen Prism?

The most frequent component groups in 2009 Coachmen Prism campaign records are Equipment (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Air Bags (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Equipment2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Air Bags1