- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Galleria, 2021-2023 Forest River Beyond, and 2021-2023 Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
- The risk
- An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1723.
Vehicle safety record
2022 Coachmen Nova Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2022 Coachmen Nova with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in January 2024 for the body. For comparison, the 2021 has 3 and the 2023 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Nova year, for its age
#274 most complained-about 2022 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2022 Coachmen Nova problems
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2022 Coachmen Nova recalls 5
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
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, Forester, Sunseeker, and 2021-2024 Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may have inadequate clamp force, possibly resulting in a gasoline leak.
- The risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Cummins Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cummins at: (800) CUMMINS OR (800) 286-6467. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen Class B customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1626.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Beyond, Galleria, and Nova recreational vehicles, equipped with certain Multiplex Electronic Control Modules (ECM). The ECM software may cause the awning to unintentionally extend or retract when the vehicle is parked.
- The risk
- An awning that unintentionally extends or retracts increases the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the Electronic Control Module (ECM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995; Firefly customer service at 1-574-825-4600; or Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6319 or 574-825-6225. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1538.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, and Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain 2-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, causing a gas leak.
- The risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service Phone Number 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1513.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes. The Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery was incorrectly installed inside the vehicle, which can allow hydrogen gas to enter the vehicle.
- The risk
- Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a lithium battery, free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on September 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6319 or 1-574-825-6625. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1416.
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3 complaints about the 2022 Coachmen Nova
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2022 Coachmen Nova RV. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V286000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and the RV was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair was completed; however, the contact stated that 40 days later, while the RV was parked with the generator running, he smelled a strong gasoline odor. The contact stated that upon inspecting underneath the RV, he noticed that gasoline was leaking significantly from the generator. The contact turned off the...
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generator. The contact was able to drive the RV to the campsite, where it was plugged into an electrical source. The contact stated that he was concerned for his safety because the recall remedy was inadequate to provide safety while using the RV. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The RV was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500. The VIN was unavailable.
I parked my 2022 Coachman Nova 20C at the Scenic Overlook on [[redacted]] at approx 11:15 AM. As I opened the right side sliding door, the CAREFREE, Freedom RM, awning spontaneously extended. The Firefly touchpad next to the door was unresponsive to retracting touch command. Once extended, no attempt to retract the awning myself was effective. No warning of the status of the awning was given. A warning is only given when keys are in the ignition which was not the case. The wind at the overlook caught the awning...
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tossing it up over the vehicle, causing bolts to pop loose. To prevent the awning from flying into passing traffic or scenic spectators in the parking lot, I used a kitchen knife to cut long slits in the fabric to relieve leverage affect of the wind on the awning. Truly, a local mechanic arrived with his truck and ratchet straps. We managed to cut away the fabric from the aluminum frame, pull the structure closed and secured it with ratchet straps. Once secured, I removed the awning fuse. This occurred on Memorial Day when dealership offices and usual means of assistance were not available. Product Identification: [[redacted]] , [[redacted]] : [[redacted]] , Pn: [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
This vehicle is the chassis for a 2022 Coachmen Nova RB. When driving down the road, my Carefree van awning rapidly extended about 8-10 ft on its own. Fortunately, I was on my street and able to drive and park in my driveway. There were no other cars close on the road or it could have caused a serious accident or hit a pedestrian walking along the road. The awning would not retract and I had to contact a technician to manually retract the awning, zip tie it to the van and I removed the fuse. This has happened to a multitude of other camper van owners with this chassis. It is a serious issue and I encourage you to investigate this matter before a fatality or serious injury occurs.
Coachmen Nova: every year compared
All Nova years2022 Coachmen Nova vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Coachmen Nova | 3 | 5 | C | |
| 2022 Coachmen Mirada | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2022 Coachmen Apex | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2022 Coachmen Beyond | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2022 Coachmen Galleria | 1 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2022 Coachmen Clipper | 1 | 2 | D | 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 2022 Coachmen Nova
Does the 2022 Coachmen Nova have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Coachmen Nova: body (January 2024); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 2023); recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2022); oven / stove / cooktop (May 2022) and more. 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 2022 Coachmen Nova?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2022 Coachmen Nova had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 1, 2023 and the latest on October 2, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2022 Coachmen Nova a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Coachmen Nova 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 Nova years have the most complaints?
2021 (3), 2022 (3), 2025 (2). See every Coachmen Nova year compared.
What should I do if my 2022 Coachmen Nova 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