Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 24V-040 · Coachmen vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 24V-040 covers 2,519 Coachmen vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 51% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Galleria, 2021-2023 Forest River Beyond, and 2021-2023 Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
The risk
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a wedge to support the internal components in the gearbox and replace the motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1723.
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
51%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.