01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2024 Coachmen Nova recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V326000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- May 10, 2024
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Nova NAB20C and NAB20D Class B motorhomes. The solar panel may detach from the pop-up roof.
Why it matters: A detached solar panel could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and reinstall the solar panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1772.
Owner notification: June 26, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 24V034000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- January 22, 2024
- Potential units
- 24campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes. The liquid level remote fill gauge on the propane tank may leak when in the "Open" position.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bleed valve on the propane tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6225. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1696.
Owner notification: January 31, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 23V575000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- August 14, 2023
- Potential units
- 16campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Beyond, Galleria, and Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain SmartPlug 30-Amp Shore Power Inlets. The manganese bronze D-rings may crack or fail when over-tightened.
Why it matters: A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new smart plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1669.
Owner notification: August 16, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 23V286000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- April 21, 2023
- Potential units
- 1,027campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, Forester, Sunseeker, and 2021-2024 Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may have inadequate clamp force, possibly resulting in a gasoline leak.
Why it matters: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cummins at: (800) CUMMINS OR (800) 286-6467. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen Class B customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1626.
Owner notification: May 17, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH