01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Coachmen Pursuit recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V487000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- July 8, 2022
- Potential units
- 172campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dynamax Isata Class 3 and Class 5 motorhomes, 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2020 Coachmen Pursuit, and 2017, 2020-2021 Coachmen Freelander motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
Why it matters: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474 (Dynamax), 1-574-825-8212 (Sportscoach and Pursuit), and 1-574-825-8602 (Freelander). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1533.
Owner notification: August 2, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 20V727000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- November 23, 2020
- Potential units
- 4,203campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: January 11, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 20V304000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- May 27, 2020
- Potential units
- 1,140campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Coachmen Mirada and Pursuit Class A motorhomes. The gasoline-powered generator fuel supply hose may leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel hose, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1168.
Owner notification: June 8, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH