- 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
2015 Coachmen Prism Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 Coachmen Prism with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (3) and the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2014 has 2 and the 2016 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Prism year, for its age
#319 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Coachmen Prism problems
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2015 Coachmen Prism recalls 3
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 model year 2015 Coachmen Prism recreational vehicles manufactured from July 1, 2014, through October 14, 2014 and built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
- The risk
- If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Sprinter will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 15V-082.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Coachmen 2150LE Prism motor homes manufactured July 2011 to May 2014. Due to the welds being in an improper location, the liquid propane (LP) tank support braces may not be secure, allowing the LP tank to drop and fall off the vehicle while in transit.
- The risk
- If the LP tank drops or falls off the vehicle while in transit, there is an increased risk of fire or explosion.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during October 2014. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-800-353-7383.
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3 complaints about the 2015 Coachmen Prism
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2015 Coachmen Prism Motor Home built on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the BBQ compartment door independently unlatched and landed in front of the exhaust. In addition, the contact stated the BBQ compartment door and the interior which were made of Styrofoam, and the plastic latch, were melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 coachmen prism. While driving approximately 50 mph, the sun roof detached and flew off the vehicle. The sun roof landed in the road, barely missing other vehicles. The glass shattered into pieces. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 40,078. *Tr manufacturer was notified and sent a replacement plexiglass panel to me via ups.*Jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 coachmen prism. While driving 55 mph in the rain, water leaked onto the passenger seat. The recreational vehicle was taken to the dealer were it was determined that there were many places of potential leakage. The vehicle was repaired, but the leaks recurred numerous times. The vehicle had leakage at the wheel well and roof. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz and coachmen. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 2,000.
Coachmen Prism: every year compared
All Prism years2015 Coachmen Prism vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Coachmen Prism | 3 | 3 | C | |
| 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 Brookstone | 1 | 1 | B | 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 Prism
Does the 2015 Coachmen Prism have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Coachmen Prism: equipment (November 2017); roof and pillars (March 2015); lpg systems (August 2014). 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 2015 Coachmen Prism?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (3), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Coachmen Prism had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 11, 2016 and the latest on May 5, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Coachmen Prism a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Coachmen Prism 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 Prism years have the most complaints?
2015 (3), 2012 (2), 2014 (2). See every Coachmen Prism year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Coachmen Prism 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