Brake lights: switchRecall 21V-350 · 2021 Forest River Coachmen

Forest River, Inc. recall 21V-350 covers 39 2021 Forest River Coachmen for a brake lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 51% of affected vehicles repaired.

51%
Vehicles repaired20 of 39 · 2023 Q4
Vehicles affected391 model
ReportedMay 14, 2021Owners notified Jun 9, 2021
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V350000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Spirit Travel Trailers. The Breakaway switch power lead is wired incorrectly and may lose power.

The risk

The trailer brakes may not engage if the breakaway switch does not have power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-1336.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

51%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2021 Q22023 Q4
1 model

Vehicles in this recall