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2017 Coachmen Orion recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Coachmen Orion, 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 campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 23, 2019report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2017 Coachmen Orion recall campaigns

The 2017 Coachmen Orion report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 19V919000 dated December 23, 2019.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V919000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
December 23, 2019
Potential units
11campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Dynamax Rev and Coachmen Orion motorhomes built on Ram ProMaster chassis equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

Why it matters: An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1121 and Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.

Owner notification: September 14, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

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 16V126000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
March 2, 2016
Potential units
176campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dynamax Rev recreational vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2015, through February 15, 2016, and 2016-2017 Coachman Orion recreational vehicles manufactured from May 18, 2015, through December 10, 2015. These vehicles, built on RAM ProMaster chassis, have an ignition switch that may have an intermittent loss of electrical contact.

Why it matters: An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. Loss of functionality with any of these safety systems can increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 or contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-022242016-0138.

Owner notification: May 20, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2017 Coachmen Orion?

The most frequent component groups in 2017 Coachmen Orion campaign records are Electrical System (1), Equipment (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System1
Equipment1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2017 Coachmen Orion compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 3 model-year reports for the Coachmen Orion, spanning 2016–2018; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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