Exterior lighting: tail lightsRecall 24V-045 · Coachmen vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 24V-045 covers 18 Coachmen vehicles for a exterior lighting: tail lights problem, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V045000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Clipper and Viking Travel Trailers. The tail light bezel may not have been installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
A missing tail light bezel may reduce visibility of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install the tail light bezel, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 6, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-269-467-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 120-1729.
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
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.