CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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 shore power inlet on certain motorhomes may have a manganese bronze D-ring that can crack or fail when it is over-tightened. If the D-ring cracks or fails, wires inside may loosen, which can cause electrical arcing and increase the risk of a fire.
If you own an affected motorhome, an authorized dealer will install a new smart plug at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in August 2023. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-6319 and reference recall number 225-1669. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your motorhome is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Beyond | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Galleria | 2024 |
| Coachmen Nova | 2024 |