2021 Coachmen Apex Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 10, 2024 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Apex years
Not enough data 5th of 17 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Coachmen Apex. That ranks 5th out of 17 Apex model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Coachmen Apex problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1 · ~10,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%10,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2021 Coachmen Apex recalls (1)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittingsApr 13, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V243000 · 99,190 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Coachman Apex Trailer. The contact stated that while preparing for a trip and inspecting the trailer, it was discovered that the front section of the trailers chassis had fractured and separated. The contact considered the trailer unsafe to use after discovering…

Structure · received May 10, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11588141

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Coachmen Apex?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Coachmen Apex?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 Coachmen Apex a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Apex model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.