EquipmentRecall 20V-479 · Coachmen vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 20V-479 covers 1,427 Coachmen vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 39% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V479000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Coachmen Beyond, 2017-2019 Coachmen CrossFit, and 2016-2020 Galleria motorhomes. The awning may deploy while the vehicle is moving.
The risk
An awning that deploys while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a circuit interrupter, free of charge. This recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6310. Forest Rivers's number for this recall is 225-1217.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
39%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9 vehicles were listed as unreachable.