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Recall 20V-727: 2019 Coachmen Chaparral, 2019–2020 Coachmen Concord and 16 more

Forest River, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 23, 2020, covering about 4,203 vehicles.

NHTSA number
20V-727
Report date
Nov 23, 2020
Vehicles affected
4,203
Owners notified
Jan 11, 2021

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

The risk

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerForest River, Inc.
ComponentEquipment › Appliance › Oven/Stove/Cooktop
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number20V727000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Coachmen Chaparral2019All years
Coachmen Concord2019, 2020All years
Coachmen Cross Trek2020, 2021All years
Coachmen Freelander2019, 2020, 2021All years
Coachmen Leprechaun2019, 2020, 2021All years
Coachmen Mirada2020All years
Coachmen Orion2019, 2020All years
Coachmen Prism2019, 2020, 2021All years
Coachmen Pursuit2020All years
Coachmen Shasta2019All years
Coachmen Sportscoach2020All years
Dynamax DX32020All years
Dynamax Dynaquest XL2020All years
Dynamax Force2020All years
Dynamax Isata2020All years
Forest River Berkshire2020, 2021All years
Forest River Salem2008, 2020All years
Forest River Wildwood2020All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 20V-727?

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

How is recall 20V-727 fixed?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.