The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V701000·Announced 2021-09-09

2021-2022 Coachmen Sportscoach motorhomes recalled for fire risk from propane

Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Sportscoach motorhomes because the outdoor cooktop can be stowed with the propane hose still connected, creating a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a theoretical fire risk from propane with no reported injuries or deaths. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Sportscoach motorhomes. The outdoor cooktop can be stowed while the propane supply hose remains connected to the unit.

A stowed cooktop with propane still connected increases the risk of a fire. Propane disconnection is not required before the cooktop is stowed, creating the hazard.

This recall affects Coachmen Sportscoach motorhomes from model years 2021 and 2022. Forest River indicated that 41 units are potentially affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 21, 2021.

To remedy this issue, dealers will move the quick disconnect and install a new shorter LP supply hose at no charge to owners. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2022 COACHMEN SPORTSCOACH
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome / Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • fire
  • propane
Affected units
41

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)

  • SPORTSCOACH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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