Recall 23V-262: 2023 Coachmen Apex, 2023 Coachmen Brookstone and 12 more
Forest River, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 13, 2023, covering about 2,616 vehicles.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forester 2401BSD, FR3 F3A32DSF, Georgetown GTA36K7, 2022-2023 East to West Entrada, 2023 East to West Alta, Coachmen Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral and Chaparral Lite, Forest River Crusader, Sanibel, Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Spirit, and East to West Tandara vehicles. The solar panel mounting hardware may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.
The risk
Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install additional hardware to the existing panel and install a secondary holding bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact East to West Alta, Entrada and Tandara customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Coachmen Apex and Spirit customer service at 1-574-825-8205; Coachmen Brookstone, Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, and Shasta Phoenix customer service at 1-574-825-7101; Crusader and Sanibel customer service at 1-574-862-1025; and Georgetown Forester and FR3 customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1607.
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
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V262000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Coachmen Apex | 2023 | All years |
| Coachmen Brookstone | 2023 | All years |
| Coachmen Chaparral | 2023 | All years |
| Coachmen Chaparral Lite | 2023 | All years |
| Coachmen Spirit | 2023 | All years |
| East TO West Alta | 2023 | All years |
| East TO West Entrada | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| East TO West Tandara | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Forester | 2021 | All years |
| Forest River FR3 | 2021 | All years |
| Forest River Georgetown | 2021 | All years |
| Prime Time Crusader | 2023 | All years |
| Prime Time Sanibel | 2023 | All years |
| Shasta Phoenix | 2023 | All 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 23V-262?
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forester 2401BSD, FR3 F3A32DSF, Georgetown GTA36K7, 2022-2023 East to West Entrada, 2023 East to West Alta, Coachmen Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral and Chaparral Lite, Forest River Crusader, Sanibel, Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Spirit, and East to West Tandara vehicles. The solar panel mounting hardware may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.
How is recall 23V-262 fixed?
Dealers will install additional hardware to the existing panel and install a secondary holding bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact East to West Alta, Entrada and Tandara customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Coachmen Apex and Spirit customer service at 1-574-825-8205; Coachmen Brookstone, Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, and Shasta Phoenix customer service at 1-574-825-7101; Crusader and Sanibel customer service at 1-574-862-1025; and Georgetown Forester and FR3 customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1607.
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.