Coachmen / Dynamax / Forest River recall: Structure
What is wrong
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria, Dynamax Isata, and Forest River Battisti Coach, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes, built on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
What could happen
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1177.
Vehicles covered
- Coachmen Galleria 2020–2021
- Dynamax Isata 2020–2021
- Forest River Battisti 2020–2021
- Forest River Forester 2020–2021
- Forest River Sunseeker 2020–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V363000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 19, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 8, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 522
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields; Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 51-1177
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Coachmen recall: Equipment Jan 25, 2024
- Coachmen recall: Electrical system Jan 8, 2024
- Coachmen recall: Electrical system Aug 14, 2023
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Fuel system, gasoline Apr 21, 2023
- Coachmen recall: Equipment Feb 9, 2023
- Coachmen recall: Electrical system Oct 4, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.