Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 21V-692 · 2021–2022 Coachmen Nova
Forest River, Inc. recall 21V-692 covers 175 2021–2022 Coachmen Nova for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V692000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes. The Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery was incorrectly installed inside the vehicle, which can allow hydrogen gas to enter the vehicle.
The risk
Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will install a lithium battery, free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on September 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6319 or 1-574-825-6625. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1416.
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
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.