NHTSA Recall 20V727000: Oven/stove/cooktop (equipment) and lpg systems (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,203 vehicles. It affects 18 models including the Coachmen Chaparral.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V727000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-1259 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP; EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS |
| Report received | November 23, 2020 |
| Owner notification | January 11, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V727000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Chaparral | 2019 |
| Coachmen Concord | 2019, 2020 |
| Coachmen Cross Trek | 2020, 2021 |
| Coachmen Freelander | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Coachmen Leprechaun | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Coachmen Mirada | 2020 |
| Coachmen Orion | 2019, 2020 |
| Coachmen Prism | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Coachmen Pursuit | 2020 |
| Coachmen Shasta | 2019 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach | 2020 |
| Dynamax DX3 | 2020 |
| Dynamax Dynaquest XL | 2020 |
| Dynamax Force | 2020 |
| Dynamax Isata | 2020 |
| Forest River Berkshire | 2020, 2021 |
| Forest River Salem | 2008, 2020 |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.