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NHTSA Recall 22V813000: Storage tank (equipment) and frame and members (structure)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,018 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Coachmen Brookstone.

2,018
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2022
owners notified (November 29)
NHTSA campaign22V813000
Manufacturer campaign110-1561
ComponentsEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › PLUMBING › POTABLE WATER › STORAGE TANK; STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS
Report receivedOctober 31, 2022
Owner notificationNovember 29, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Brookstone, and 2019-2022 Coachmen Chaparral, and Chaparral Lite fifth wheels. The floating cross-member may not be installed correctly and fail to retain the holding tanks, causing the holding tanks to become dislodged.

Safety risk

A tank that becomes dislodged during transit increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and relocate the cross-member as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1561.

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 22V813000

Make and modelModel years
Coachmen Brookstone2020, 2021
Coachmen Chaparral2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Coachmen Chaparral Lite2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Shasta Phoenix2020, 2021

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.