01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Coachmen Sportscoach 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 21V701000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- September 9, 2021
- Potential units
- 41campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Sportscoach motorhomes. The outdoor cooktop can be stowed with the propane hose connected.
Why it matters: A stowed cooktop with the propane still connected can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will move the quick disconnect and install a new shorter LP supply hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1418.
Owner notification: September 21, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 21V523000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 9, 2021
- Potential units
- 825campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Why it matters: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
Owner notification: September 2, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 20V605000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- October 2, 2020
- Potential units
- 67campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Georgetown motorhomes. The P2K Bunk Bed System motor may fail, causing the bunk to fall from the stowed position.
Why it matters: If the motor fails, the bunk may fall while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bunk motor, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at Sportscoach 1-574-825-8212 or Georgetown 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1237.
Owner notification: November 6, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH