NHTSA Campaign 21V692000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Sep 3, 2021 · 175 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| COACHMEN | NOVA | 2021 | 175 |
| COACHMEN | NOVA | 2022 | 175 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V692000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.