2012 Coachmen Brookstone recalls and problems
The 2012 Coachmen Brookstone has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2012 Coachmen Brookstone vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2012 Coachmen Brookstone recalls
Recall 15V-771: Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. C. The addition of a star or lock washer to secure the adjustment screw that prevents unintended adjustment or and adjustment drift from vibration as you travel down the road. D. Securement of the remedy with the application of a warning and tamper proof label applied over the stop key and adjustment screw. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11092015-0107.
2012 Coachmen Brookstone problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 |
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 Coachmen Brookstone complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Coachmen Brookstone years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Coachmen Brookstone have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Coachmen Brookstone: 15V-771 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Coachmen Brookstone?
Owners report suspension problems most often (1 reports), followed by wheels (1).
Are Coachmen recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Coachmen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.