The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V040000·Announced 2026-01-01

Coachmen motorhomes have unintended awning extension during transit

Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Galleria, Coachmen Beyond, and Coachmen Nova motorhomes because the retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit, creating a road hazard.

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 source describes a structural defect where the retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit, creating a road hazard with potential for crashes. No actual injuries or incidents have been reported, making this a theoretical risk-of-harm scenario, which per the rubric limits the score to 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Galleria, 2021-2023 Coachmen Beyond, and 2021-2023 Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes due to a defect in the retractable awning mechanism.

The retractable awning may extend unintentionally while the motorhome is in transit. An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects approximately 2,519 motorhomes. Owners were notified by letter in February 2024. Dealers will install a wedge to support the internal components in the gearbox and replace the motor as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319 or refer to Forest River recall number 225-1723. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 COACHMEN BEYOND
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
  • unintended-awning-extension
  • road-hazard
  • crash-risk
Affected units
2,519

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 (3)

  • BEYOND
  • GALLERIA
  • NOVA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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