NHTSA Recall 21V692000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 175 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Coachmen Nova.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V692000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 225-1416 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | September 3, 2021 |
| Owner notification | November 1, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 21V692000
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.