- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Coachmen Apex Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Coachmen Apex have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Apex year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Coachmen Apex recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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Coachmen Apex: every year compared
All Apex years2012 Coachmen Apex vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Coachmen Apex | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2012 Coachmen Mirada | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Coachmen Catalina | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Coachmen Prism | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Coachmen Brookstone | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Coachmen Chaparral | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Coachmen Pursuit | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Coachmen Freedom Express | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Coachmen Apex
Does the 2012 Coachmen Apex have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Coachmen Apex: equipment (November 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Coachmen Apex had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Coachmen Apex a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Coachmen Apex year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Coachmen Apex years have the most complaints?
2018 (3), 2014 (2), 2015 (2). See every Coachmen Apex year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Coachmen Apex has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data