COACHMEN NOVA 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V692000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| COACHMEN | NOVA | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-09-03 | 2021-09-03 |
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 225-1416
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 175
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
