2020 Coachmen Prism Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prism years
- Not enough data 2nd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Coachmen Prism. That ranks 2nd out of 18 Prism model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Coachmen Prism problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Coachmen Prism recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop; equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.
Seats; air bags:side/window; electrical system:wiring
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Forest River Forester, Sunseeker, Dynamax Isata and Coachmen Galleria and Prism motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Risk: If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Daimler Vans customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Daimler Vans number for their recall is VS3DREHSIK. Forest's number for this recall is 51-1206.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria and PRISM, Forest River Forester, Battisti and Sunseeker and Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles built on Sprinter chassis with automatic transmission. The operator's manual does not correctly specify certain conditions under which the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.
Risk: If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Sprinter service at 1-877-762-8267. The booklet with correct information is also available online through Mercedes-Benz, free of charge.
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.
This Coachmen Prism 2150CB motorhome, built on a 2018 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 chassis, is now going back to the dealer a third time for the same problem. First time, rear wheel speed sensors were replaced while in for other service as a part of a recall. No big deal. But apparently the issue is not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 coachmen prism rv. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, an abnormally loud banging sound was heard on the passenger's side of the rv. After stopping to inspect the rv, it was discovered that the 12 foot motorized retractable awning was unsecured…
Other Coachmen Prism years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prism | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 Prism | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 Prism | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Prism | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 Prism | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Prism | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Prism | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Prism | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Prism | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 Prism | 2 | 4 |
| 2013 Prism | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 Prism | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 Prism | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Prism | 1 | 4 |
| 2009 Prism | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 Prism | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Prism | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Coachmen Prism?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Coachmen Prism?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Coachmen Prism a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prism model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.