Appliance: oven/stove/cooktopRecall 21V-172 · Coachmen vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 21V-172 covers 86 Coachmen vehicles for a appliance: oven/stove/cooktop problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V172000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Viking and Clipper Travel Trailers. The cooktop may not be isolated properly from the furnace return air, which can cause the flame to become inverted.
The risk
An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a panel and seal it, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1305.
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
52%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.