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NHTSA Recall 24V040000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment) and body (structure)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,519 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Coachmen Beyond.

2,519
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2024
owners notified (February 9)
NHTSA campaign24V040000
Manufacturer campaign225-1723
ComponentsEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE › BODY
Report receivedJanuary 25, 2024
Owner notificationFebruary 9, 2024
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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 24V040000

Make and modelModel years
Coachmen Beyond2021, 2022, 2023
Coachmen Galleria2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Coachmen Nova2021, 2022, 2023

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.