CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes. The Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery was incorrectly installed inside the vehicle, which can allow hydrogen gas to enter the vehicle.
- Risk
- Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a lithium battery, free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on September 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6319 or 1-574-825-6625. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1416.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery in certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes was installed incorrectly. This can allow hydrogen gas to enter the vehicle's interior.
Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury. Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6319 or 1-574-825-6625 for more information about this recall.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will install a lithium battery at no charge. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Nova | 20212022 |
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