CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Galleria, 2021-2023 Forest River Beyond, and 2021-2023 Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
- Risk
- An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a wedge to support the internal components in the gearbox and replace the motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1723.
- 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
Certain Class B motorhomes may have a retractable awning that extends on its own while the vehicle is in transit. An awning that opens unintentionally can become a distraction to the driver or a road hazard to other traffic, which raises the risk of a crash.
An authorized dealer will install a wedge to support the internal components in the awning's gearbox and will replace the motor as necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. You can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319 with questions, and reference Forest River's recall number 225-1723.
If you own one of these vehicles, contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Beyond | 202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Galleria | 2020202120222023 |
| Coachmen Nova | 202120222023 |