2021 Coachmen Nova recalls and problems

The 2021 Coachmen Nova has 4 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2021 Coachmen Nova vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2021 Coachmen Nova recalls

Recall 24V-040: Equipment, Structure

Reported Jan 25, 2024 · 2,519 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 23V-286: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Apr 21, 2023 · 1,027 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, Forester, Sunseeker, and 2021-2024 Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may have inadequate clamp force, possibly resulting in a gasoline leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Cummins Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cummins at: (800) CUMMINS OR (800) 286-6467. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen Class B customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1626.

Recall 22V-361: Equipment

Reported May 20, 2022 · 162 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, and Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain 2-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, causing a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service Phone Number 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1513.

Recall 21V-692: Electrical System

Reported Sep 3, 2021 · 175 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes. The Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery was incorrectly installed inside the vehicle, which can allow hydrogen gas to enter the vehicle.

Risk: Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will install a lithium battery, free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on September 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6319 or 1-574-825-6625. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1416.

2021 Coachmen Nova problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment2
Unknown or Other1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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 2021 Coachmen Nova complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 6,000 miles · reported Aug 12, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Coachmen Nova RV constructed on a 2021 Ram Promaster 3500 chassis. The contact stated that the passenger’s side awning failed to lock securely. After driving for approximately seven hours in a rainstorm, the awning opened and flipped over the RV. There were no reported injuries. The awning arm then detached. The driver was able to pull over and left the RV on the shoulder. There were no reported injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
Unknown or Other · reported Sep 19, 2023
The vehicle is a 2021 Nova C camper van by Forest River. The defective part of the vehicle is the awning. I’ve heard many reports of spontaneous deployment of these awnings and pulled the end cap to check out its condition. To my surprise the motor is loose and the bolts have ground an oval hole in the bracket due to the eccentric movement. The bolts are jammed and the heads slightly stripped, eliminating the possibility of tightening the assembly. I contacted Carefree awning to see if it had been recalled and initially they said yes, that model has been recalled for the Winnebago camper.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Coachmen Nova have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2021 Coachmen Nova: 24V-040 (equipment, structure), 23V-286 (fuel system, gasoline), 22V-361 (equipment), 21V-692 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Coachmen Nova?

Owners report equipment problems most often (2 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,000 miles.

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.