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Coachmen Nova Recall 24V326: Solar Panel Can Detach From Roof, Creating Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 24V326, reported May 10, 2024, 23 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes may have a solar panel that can detach from the pop-up roof. A loose or detached panel can fall onto the road and become a hazard to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

If you own an affected vehicle, the repair is free. An authorized dealer will remove and reinstall the solar panel at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. You can also contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319, referencing Forest River recall number 225-1772. You can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your motorhome is included.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V326Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Problem
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.
Risk
A detached solar panel could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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 Nova20242025