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Coachmen Sportscoach Recall 23V133: Entry Door Latch May Fail, Trapping Occupants

NHTSA campaign 23V133, reported March 1, 2023, 19 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The entry door latch on certain motorhomes may fail, preventing the door from opening or closing properly. This means occupants may be unable to get in or out of the vehicle.

Being unable to enter or exit in an emergency increases the risk of injury. Owners should not wait to have this checked.

Dealers will inspect the door latch and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2023. You can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-8212 (recall number 310-1603), and you can check your VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V133Forest River, Inc.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013 Coachmen Cross Country and 2023 Coachmen Sportscoach Motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.
Risk
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1603.
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.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Cross Country2013
Coachmen Sportscoach2023