COACHMEN BEYOND (2020) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2020 Coachmen Beyond motorhomes due to awning deploying while moving, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free circuit interrupter installation.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An awning that deploys while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2020 Coachmen Beyond motorhomes because the awning can deploy while the vehicle is moving, which increases crash risk. This affects owners who need to have the awning safety issue fixed to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79347-forest-river-2020-coachmen-beyond-awning-deploys-during-movement-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79347-forest-river-2020-coachmen-beyond-awning-deploys-during-movement-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V479000
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“Forest River 2020 Coachmen Beyond: Awning Deploys During Movement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79347-forest-river-2020-coachmen-beyond-awning-deploys-during-movement-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V479000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V479000).
Why it’s dangerous
The awning can deploy while the vehicle is moving, which could cause a crash. This happens because the awning's deployment mechanism isn't properly secured during motion, leading to potential loss of vehicle control.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Coachmen Beyond, 2017-2019 Coachmen CrossFit, and 2016-2020 Galleria motorhomes are affected. Those who use the awning while driving are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Coachmen Beyond, 2017-2019 Coachmen CrossFit, or 2016-2020 Galleria motorhomes. The recall began September 23, 2020, and owners will be notified by Forest River.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Forest River at 1-574-825-6310 to schedule installation of the free circuit interrupter.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a circuit interrupter, free of charge. This recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6310. Forest Rivers's number for this recall is 225-1217.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The awning can deploy while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your motorhome is a 2020 Coachmen Beyond, 2017-2019 Coachmen CrossFit, or 2016-2020 Galleria model.
What should I do if I own an affected motorhome?
Forest River will notify you and dealers will install a free circuit interrupter to prevent the awning from deploying while moving.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V479000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 20V479000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a circuit interrupter, free of charge. This recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6310. Forest Rivers's number for this recall is 225-1217. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V479000 (August 14, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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