Equipment: electrical: accessory generator: solar panel
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
23
Reported to NHTSA
2024-05-10
Owners notified
2024-06-26
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
A detached solar panel could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
24
Reported to NHTSA
2024-01-22
Owners notified
2024-01-31
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Safety risk
A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,027
Reported to NHTSA
2023-04-21
Owners notified
2023-05-17
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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 complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
No complaints recorded for this model year.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.