Recall 21V692000: 2021–2022 Coachmen Nova
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 3, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 175
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- 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.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Coachmen Nova
- 2022 Coachmen Nova
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V692000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 225-1416
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Nov 1, 2021
- Components
- Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology