- 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
2017 Coachmen Apex Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Coachmen Apex with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2016 has 0 and the 2018 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Apex year, for its age
#381 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Coachmen Apex problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2017 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2017 Coachmen Apex
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Purchased 4.Apex 289tbss, a coachmen/forest river product, new in 29.2017 For $32,233 with extended warranty. Noticed tires not 'tracking' correctly'notified colrain rv (dealer) 2017/2018: informed that were installed upside down, replaced. 2019/2020: Camper still not tracking correctly, uneven tire wear, notified colrain and manufacturer. Axles replaced with axles from another camper on the lot until larger axles are delivered. Summer 2020: larger axles and new tires installed. November 17, 2020: ...
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camper back to colrain for minor repairs (interior linoleum, slide spring guide). February 8, 2021: informed work had been done and ok to pick up. Went to colrain to pick up the camper and upon inspection, the work was not done. Kelley (service advisor), mark buchs aware, apologized and rescheduled pick up. March 12, 2021: picked up camper march 19, 2021: went to liber state park with camper march 21, 2021: tire blew on i70e on way home. Noticed the springs were not correct. March 22, 2021: emailed colrain management and apex with photos and what happened. March 25, 2021: spoke with ben kruip at apex'he stated that the leaf springs are likely the wrong size. Instructed to have colrain pick up camper. March 29, 2021: mark buchs from colrain picked up camper. I requested a meeting this week with gms, service, and apex to discuss options.
Coachmen Apex: every year compared
All Apex years2017 Coachmen Apex vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Coachmen Apex | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Coachmen Freelander | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Coachmen Mirada | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Coachmen Leprechaun | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Coachmen Galleria | 1 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Coachmen Cross Country | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Coachmen Prism | 1 | 1 | A | 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 2017 Coachmen Apex
Does the 2017 Coachmen Apex have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Coachmen Apex?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Coachmen Apex had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 31, 2021 and the latest on March 31, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Coachmen Apex a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 54 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2017 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