- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
- The risk
- The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. C. The addition of a star or lock washer to secure the adjustment screw that prevents unintended adjustment or and adjustment drift from vibration as you travel down the road. D. Securement of the remedy with the application of a warning and tamper proof label applied over the stop key and adjustment screw. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11092015-0107.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Coachmen Brookstone Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2015 Coachmen Brookstone with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2015 for the water heater. For comparison, the 2014 has 0 and the 2016 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Brookstone year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2015 Coachmen Brookstone 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 2015 Coachmen Brookstone
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
After purchasing a 2015 coachman brookstone 315rl fifth wheet trailer we discovered the emergency escape window in the rear living area is not usuable if needed in an emergency. The couch is placed too close in front of the two rear windows and is in the way of the handle to open the window.The couch is bolted to the floor and cannot be moved out of the way. I would like to see coachman redesign where they place the emergency exit so a tragedy does not occur. Nothing has happened to us, we just want it noted so the safety defect is resolved.
Coachmen Brookstone: every year compared
All Brookstone years2015 Coachmen Brookstone vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Coachmen Brookstone | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2015 Coachmen Prism | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Coachmen Freedom Express | 3 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2015 Coachmen Mirada | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Coachmen Apex | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Coachmen Catalina | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Coachmen Pursuit | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Coachmen Chaparral | 1 | 0 | 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 2015 Coachmen Brookstone
Does the 2015 Coachmen Brookstone have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Coachmen Brookstone: water heater (November 2015). 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 2015 Coachmen Brookstone had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 21, 2015 and the latest on October 21, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Coachmen Brookstone a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Coachmen Brookstone 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 Brookstone years have the most complaints?
2010 (1), 2012 (1), 2015 (1). See every Coachmen Brookstone year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Coachmen Brookstone 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