NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Forest River, Inc. - Awning May Extend Unintentionally
Published: January 25, 2024Recall ID: 24V040000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Galleria, 2021-2023 Forest River Beyond, and 2021-2023 Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Affected Products
Awning May Extend Unintentionally
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Awning May Extend Unintentionally |
| Nhtsa id | 24V040000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V040000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Galleria, 2021-2023 Forest River Beyond, and 2021-2023 Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit. |
| Completion rate | 51.45 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install a wedge to support the internal components in the gearbox and replace the motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1723. |
| Consequence summary | An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 225-1723 |
| Potentially affected | 2519 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |