NHTSA Recall 21V523000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment) and structure
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 825 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Coachmen Cross Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V523000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-1380 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE |
| Report received | July 9, 2021 |
| Owner notification | September 2, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Safety risk
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V523000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Cross Country | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Coachmen Encore | 2015 |
| Coachmen Mirada | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Forest River Berkshire | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Forest River Blue Ridge | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Forest River Cardinal | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Forest River Cedar Creek | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Forest River Georgetown | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Forest River Legacy | 2019 |
| Forest River Riverstone | 2017, 2018 |
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.