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HighNHTSA·21V692000·Announced 2021-03-09

2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes recalled for improper battery installation

Forest River is recalling 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes because the Absorbed Glass Mat battery was incorrectly installed, allowing hydrogen gas to accumulate inside the vehicle and create a risk of injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect involves improper battery installation allowing hydrogen gas accumulation, which creates a risk of injury. No injuries or deaths have been reported, placing this within the 'risk-of-harm without reported injury' category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes because the Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery was incorrectly installed inside the vehicle. This improper installation can allow hydrogen gas to accumulate within the motorhome.

Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury. The recall remedy is free installation of a replacement lithium battery by authorized dealers.

Owners were notified of the defect on September 27, 2021, and owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2021. Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6319 or 1-574-825-6625 to arrange the repair. The Forest River recall number is 225-1416. Additional information is available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 COACHMEN NOVA
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
  • hydrogen-gas-exposure
  • battery-installation-defect
Affected units
175

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NOVA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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