Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Forest River Work and Play, 2024-2026 East to West Takoda, Coachmen Chaparral, 2025-2026 Shasta Phoenix, 2023-2025 Forest River Riverstone, 2022-2026 Coachmen Adrenaline, and 2025 Forest River...
Manufacturer safety record
Coachmen Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 406 owner complaints and 177 recalls for Coachmen vehicles from 1980 to 2026. The most complained-about model is the Coachmen (101 complaints).
- Complaints
- 406
- Recalls
- 177
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 23
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Coachmen models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina | 1991-2026 | 38 | 38 |
| Mirada | 1999-2023 | 27 | 23 |
| Prism | 2007-2024 | 14 | 17 |
| Galleria | 2016-2024 | 6 | 16 |
| Leprechaun | 1984-2023 | 23 | 15 |
| Freelander | 2004-2024 | 12 | 15 |
| Chaparral | 2000-2026 | 9 | 14 |
| Cross Country | 1982-2017 | 4 | 14 |
| Santara | 1993-2006 | 23 | 13 |
| Aurora | 1997-2022 | 13 | 13 |
| Freedom Express | 2009-2024 | 32 | 12 |
| Sportscoach | 1999-2024 | 2 | 13 |
| Concord | 2004-2024 | 3 | 11 |
| Brookstone | 2010-2024 | 4 | 10 |
| Coachmen | 1980-2003 | 101 | 5 |
| Apex | 2009-2024 | 12 | 9 |
| Nova | 2021-2025 | 8 | 9 |
| Pursuit | 2009-2023 | 6 | 9 |
| Adrenaline | 2005-2026 | 1 | 9 |
| Beyond | 2019-2024 | 4 | 8 |
| Pathfinder | 1982-2015 | 2 | 8 |
| Viking | 2017-2026 | 0 | 8 |
| Rendezvous | 2000-2004 | 0 | 7 |
| Sportscoach Elite | 2004-2008 | 0 | 7 |
| Clipper | 2016-2026 | 5 | 6 |
| Spirit | 2018-2024 | 3 | 6 |
| Orion | 2009-2020 | 1 | 6 |
| Freedom | 2000-2008 | 4 | 5 |
| Epic | 2005-2007 | 3 | 5 |
| Chaparral Lite | 2017-2023 | 1 | 5 |
| Encounter | 2010-2016 | 1 | 5 |
| Cross Trail | 2022-2025 | 0 | 5 |
| Sportscoach Legend | 2004-2008 | 0 | 5 |
| Captiva | 2000-2007 | 3 | 4 |
| Cascade | 2000-2006 | 0 | 4 |
| Shasta | 1982-2019 | 0 | 4 |
| Somerset | 2000-2006 | 0 | 4 |
| Sportscoach Encore | 2005-2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Futura | 2000-2005 | 1 | 3 |
| Cheyenne | 2003-2004 | 0 | 3 |
| Oasis | 2000-2004 | 0 | 3 |
| Prospera | 1999-2002 | 0 | 3 |
| Spirit Of America | 2000-2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Sportscoach Pathfinder | 2007-2008 | 0 | 3 |
| Work And Play | 2019-2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Class A | 1997-2000 | 3 | 2 |
| Trailer | 1998-1999 | 3 | 2 |
| Capri Micro | 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| Destiny | 1994-1998 | 1 | 2 |
| Royal | 1999-2001 | 1 | 2 |
| Travelmaster | 1982-1986 | 1 | 2 |
| Citation | 1980-1984 | 0 | 2 |
| Cross Country SE | 2005-2006 | 0 | 2 |
| Crossfit | 2017-2020 | 0 | 2 |
| MRV | 1982-1986 | 0 | 2 |
| President | 1980-1984 | 0 | 2 |
| Revere | 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| Senator | 1980-1984 | 0 | 2 |
| Somerset Dreamcatcher | 2003-2004 | 0 | 2 |
| Statesman | 1980-1984 | 0 | 2 |
| Wyoming | 2007-2008 | 0 | 2 |
| Encore | 2015-2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 322QB | 1999-2000 | 1 | 1 |
| Capri | 2004-2007 | 1 | 1 |
| Cascade 26RBS | 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| Clipper Classic | 2004-2006 | 1 | 1 |
| Clipper Spirit | 2004-2005 | 1 | 1 |
| Freedom Express 31 | 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 334MBS | 1999-2000 | 0 | 1 |
| Ambassador | 1981-1984 | 0 | 1 |
| Cascade 32RLS | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Chaparral X-Lite | 2017-2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Clipper Sport | 2004-2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Cross Country Elite | 2003-2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Cross Trek | 2020-2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Diplomat | 1981-1984 | 0 | 1 |
| Fan | 1982-1986 | 0 | 1 |
| Freelander 3130 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Freeport | 2003-2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Frolic | 1982-1986 | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Haven | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Independence Trail | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Leprechaun-MM | 2004-2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Lite | 2000-2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Lite FW | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| Lite TT | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| LTS | 2000-2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Maverick 313 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Midas | 1982-1986 | 0 | 1 |
| Mirada Liberty Edition | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Northridge | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Ranger | 2000-2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Regent | 1981-1984 | 0 | 1 |
| Remote | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Roadmaster-MM | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Spirit Travel | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Sportcoach | 2013-2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Sportcoach Encore | 2005-2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Ultra Lite | 2000-2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Velocity | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| V-Trec | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Mini Motorhome | 1990-1998 | 6 | 0 |
| E350 | 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| Blast | 2010-2015 | 2 | 0 |
| Crosscountry MH | 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 241FK-Lite | 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| Aurora - MH | 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| Catalina TT | 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| Class- C | 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| Classic | 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| Freedom V MH | 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| Senators | 1993 | 1 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about Coachmen vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1997 Coachmen Coachmen | 17 | 1 | F |
| 2 | 1998 Coachmen Coachmen | 16 | 1 | F |
| 3 | 1999 Coachmen Coachmen | 15 | 1 | F |
| 4 | 1995 Coachmen Coachmen | 10 | 1 | F |
| 5 | 1994 Coachmen Coachmen | 9 | 1 | D |
| 6 | 2001 Coachmen Catalina | 8 | 3 | F |
| 7 | 2000 Coachmen Catalina | 6 | 4 | F |
| 8 | 1993 Coachmen Coachmen | 6 | 1 | F |
| 9 | 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express | 6 | 3 | D |
| 10 | 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express | 5 | 2 | D |
| 11 | 1995 Coachmen Catalina | 5 | 0 | C |
| 12 | 1999 Coachmen Catalina | 5 | 2 | D |
| 13 | 1999 Coachmen Santara | 5 | 2 | D |
| 14 | 1998 Coachmen Santara | 5 | 1 | C |
| 15 | 2000 Coachmen Coachmen | 5 | 1 | D |
Latest Coachmen recalls
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data