“Forest River 2021 Sportscoach: Fire Risk from Stowed Propane Hose.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80304-forest-river-2021-sportscoach-fire-risk-from-stowed-propane-hose. Based on NHTSA recall #21V701000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V701000).
Forest River, Inc. recalled 2021-2022 Coachmen Sportscoach motorhomes because a stowed cooktop with the propane hose connected increases fire risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Sept. 9, 2021. Dealers will install a new shorter LP supply hose free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Forest River
Coachmen Sportscoach
2021-2022
What to do
Dealers will move the quick disconnect and install a new shorter LP supply hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1418.
The hazard
A stowed cooktop with the propane still connected can increase the risk of a fire. The outdoor cooktop can be stowed with the propane hose connected.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Forest River, Inc. has 411 other recalls on record since 2009-09-30. Other recent recalls of similar products include Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer Recall: Fire Risk from Wiring (2026-10-16), Forest River 2026 Forester Recall: Incorrect Tire Inflation Risk (2026-10-05), and Forest River Cedar Creek Recall: Blocked Door Hazard (2026-09-23). Other recent recalls of similar products include Tiffin GT1 (2025) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk (2026-05-26), Tiffin Phaeton Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk (2026-10-08), and Tiffin Open Trail 2025-2026 Motorhomes: Fire Risk from Electrical Wiring (2025-12-23).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021-2022 Coachmen Sportscoach has the propane cooktop stowed with the propane hose still connected. The recall covers specific models sold in the U.S. starting from September 2021.
Brand
Forest River
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Propane Hose Connection
Ensure the propane hose is disconnected before stowing the cooktop to prevent fire risk.
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212 for free repairs to fix the propane hose connection.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will move the quick disconnect and install a new shorter LP supply hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1418.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 12 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
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 21V701000 — Forest River 2021 Sportscoach: Fire Risk from Stowed Propane Hose
Hello,
I own a Forest River 2021 Sportscoach: Fire Risk from Stowed Propane Hose that is covered by recall 21V701000 from Forest River.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will move the quick disconnect and install a new shorter LP supply hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1418.
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.
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.
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