COACHMEN PRISM (2020) recall — Air Bags
Forest River is recalling 2020-2021 Coachmen Prism motorhomes with potentially damaged air bag wiring that could deploy incorrectly or fail during crashes, risking injury. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Prism motorhomes due to wiring harness issues that could cause side air bags to deploy incorrectly or fail during crashes. This poses a risk of injury to vehicle occupants if the air bags don't function properly in an accident. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79349-forest-river-2020-coachmen-prism-motorhomes-air-bag-wiring-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79349-forest-river-2020-coachmen-prism-motorhomes-air-bag-wiring-recall · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V477000
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“Forest River 2020 Coachmen Prism Motorhomes: Air Bag Wiring Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79349-forest-river-2020-coachmen-prism-motorhomes-air-bag-wiring-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #20V477000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V477000).
Why it’s dangerous
The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames. If damaged, the side air bag might deploy unexpectedly or not deploy properly during a crash, increasing injury risk to occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2021 Forest River Coachmen Prism motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis with swivel seats are affected. Those who frequently use the swivel seats in their motorhomes are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020-2021 Coachmen Prism motorhome was built on a Sprinter Van chassis with swivel seats. The recall covers specific models from Forest River, including Forester, Sunseeker, Dynamax Isata, and Galleria.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Daimler Vans customer service at 1-877-762-8267 for free repairs of the wiring harness.
Get Wiring Inspection
Sprinter dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and repair it with clips or cable ties if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames, potentially causing air bags to deploy incorrectly or fail during crashes.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your 2020-2021 Coachmen Prism motorhome was built on a Sprinter Van chassis with swivel seats. The recall covers specific models from Forest River, including Forester, Sunseeker, Dynamax Isata, and Galleria.
What should I do if I have the affected motorhome?
Contact Daimler Vans customer service at 1-877-762-8267 for free repairs of the wiring harness. Sprinter dealers will inspect and repair the wiring harness routing for both front seats.
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 20V477000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 20V477000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #20V477000 (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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