The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V040000·Announced 2024-01-25

Coachmen and Forest River motorhome awnings may extend during transit

Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Galleria, Forest River Beyond and Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes because the retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

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: Risk-of-harm defect where an awning may deploy in transit and become a road hazard, with no injuries reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Galleria, 2021-2023 Forest River Beyond and 2021-2023 Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes under NHTSA campaign number 24V040000. The potential number of units affected is 2,519.

The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit. According to NHTSA, an awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

The recalled product

Product
COACHMEN NOVA, GALLERIA, BEYOND
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
2,519

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 (3)

  • NOVA
  • GALLERIA
  • BEYOND

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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