Coachmen Latch Recall 23V133000 (19 Vehicles)

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013 Coachmen Cross Country and 2023 Coachmen Sportscoach Motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.

The risk

The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1603.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Coachmen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 23V133000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2013 Coachmen Cross Country	0	2	D
2023 Coachmen Sportscoach	0	2	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2013 Coachmen Cross Country

2023 Coachmen Sportscoach

Questions

Is the 23V133000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Forest River's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 23V133000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 23V133000 announced?

Forest River reported it to NHTSA on March 1, 2023. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Latch Coachmen recall