The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V499000·Announced 2014-08-13

Coachmen Prism Motor Homes Recalled for Insecure Propane Tank Braces

Forest River is recalling 2012-2015 Coachmen Prism motor homes because improper welds may allow the propane tank to fall off, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the propane tank support system that creates a risk of fire or explosion, meeting the rubric criteria for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (potential).

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Coachmen 2150LE Prism motor homes manufactured between July 2011 and May 2014. The recall involves 256 vehicles.

The defect is caused by welds in an improper location, which may prevent the liquid propane (LP) tank support braces from being secure. This condition allows the LP tank to drop and fall off the vehicle while in transit. If the tank falls, there is an increased risk of fire or explosion.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in October 2014. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-800-353-7383 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
COACHMEN PRISM
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
256

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PRISM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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