- 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 Prism Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Coachmen Prism with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (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 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Prism 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 Prism problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2017 Coachmen Prism 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 Prism
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The fuel got low and all of a sudden all these lights went on the dash. Re-fueled and they still didn't go out. Vehicle was in motion. After refueling, I put in drive and it revd up all by itself and as I put on brakes, it was grinding like sand in them. I pulled over and shut off engine. Turned back on and it was fine but lights still on. The right rear speed sensor was showing out which makes it rev up and slow down. Happened 3 times on highway and in parking lot. I feel this should be a recall item or under warranty for repair as it only has 5500 miles on it.
Coachmen Prism: every year compared
All Prism years2017 Coachmen Prism vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Coachmen Prism | 1 | 1 | A | |
| 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 Apex | 1 | 1 | C | 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 Prism
Does the 2017 Coachmen Prism have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Coachmen Prism: 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 Prism?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Coachmen Prism had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 18, 2020 and the latest on September 18, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Coachmen Prism a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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 2017 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