Recall 22V-813: 2020–2021 Coachmen Brookstone, 2019–2022 Coachmen Chaparral and 2 more

Forest River, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 31, 2022, covering about 2,018 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-813
Report date
Oct 31, 2022
Vehicles affected
2,018
Owners notified
Nov 29, 2022

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Brookstone, and 2019-2022 Coachmen Chaparral, and Chaparral Lite fifth wheels. The floating cross-member may not be installed correctly and fail to retain the holding tanks, causing the holding tanks to become dislodged.

The risk

A tank that becomes dislodged during transit increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and relocate the cross-member as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1561.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerForest River, Inc.
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Plumbing › Potable Water › Storage Tank
Structure › Frame and Members
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V813000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Coachmen Brookstone2020, 2021All years
Coachmen Chaparral2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Coachmen Chaparral Lite2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Shasta Phoenix2020, 2021All 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 22V-813?

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Brookstone, and 2019-2022 Coachmen Chaparral, and Chaparral Lite fifth wheels. The floating cross-member may not be installed correctly and fail to retain the holding tanks, causing the holding tanks to become dislodged.

How is recall 22V-813 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and relocate the cross-member as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1561.

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.