2021 Forest River Coachmen Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Coachmen years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Coachmen. That ranks 5th out of 5 Coachmen model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Forest River Coachmen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2021 Forest River Coachmen recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Spirit Travel Trailers. The Breakaway switch power lead is wired incorrectly and may lose power.
Risk: The trailer brakes may not engage if the breakaway switch does not have power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-1336.
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.
I purchased this motorhome on 12/22/20 from holiday world of katy texas. I flew from arizona to pick it up and drive back to arizona. When i got home i took it to freedom rv and freightliner of tucson because there were issues. The air conditioner in the front of the engine is missing and a red tag…
Other Forest River Coachmen years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Coachmen | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 Coachmen | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Coachmen | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Coachmen | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Forest River Coachmen?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Forest River Coachmen?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Forest River Coachmen a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Coachmen model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.