Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Spirit Travel Trailers. The Breakaway switch power lead is wired incorrectly and may lose power.
2013-2021 · 5 model years
Forest River Coachmen Problems by year
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Forest River Coachmen across 5 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2017 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Coachmen complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Coachmen problems
Forest River Coachmen recalls 1
Latest Coachmen complaints
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Coachmen. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rubber seal detached from the vent and shattered without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the second vent was partially detached. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V523000 (Equipment, Structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 15,600.
After pulling my 2016 COACHMEN CHAPARRAL TRL 5WHL for about five hours I arrived at my destination and observed that driver side front tire tread had separated and was ready to blow. A Sailun S637 ST235/80R16, DOT 1YJ276PLY. The tire was purchased approximately 1-year earlier and had less than four thousand miles of use.
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Brookstone RV. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked he and his family were in the trailer. The contact smelt something burning in the trailer. The contact inspected the trailer and noticed the burning smell was coming from the heater ducts in the trailer and had melted due to the material of paper and Styrofoam in the heat duct to extremes heat coming from the furnish in the trailer. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the failure as the...
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contact expected was extreme heat coming from the furnish that caused the heat ducts to melt. The dealer disconnected the furnish from the heater deck, however the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250.
I purchased this motorhome on 12/22/20 from holiday world of katy texas. I flew from arizona to pick it up and drive back to arizona. When I got home I took it to freedom rv and freightliner of tucson because there were issues. The air conditioner in the front of the engine is missing and a red tag is on there from the manufacturer stating the vehicle was incomplete. Both rooftop air conditioners do not work and need to be replaced. The steering wheel is crooked and needs an alignment or adjustment. We...
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contacted forest river coachman to ask for a replacement rv and we were told they would not replace it even though it left the manufacturer in error and was sold to us as a brand new rv. Now they want us to sign our rights away in order to get it repaired.
Spring shackle torn away from frame and multiple cracking in frame on both sides where axles attach. Cross member welds in same area also failed. Cracks where found during routine maintenance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river coachmen travel camper. The contact stated that the wood flooring of the camper started to rot and needed to be replaced. The camper was taken to hemlock hill rv sales (2123 meriden-waterbury tnpk, southington, ct 06489), but was not diagnosed or repaired based on warranty expiration. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The camper was not repaired. The vin was invalid.
Questions about the Forest River Coachmen
Which Forest River Coachmen years have the most problems?
What are the most common Forest River Coachmen problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (4), body, doors & structure (3), equipment & accessories (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Forest River Coachmen have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Forest River Coachmen model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data