Forest River 2021 Coachmen Nova Motorhomes: Hydrogen Gas Risk Recall
Forest River recalls 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes with faulty AGM battery that may allow hydrogen gas entry. Owners must have dealer install free lithium battery fix by November 2021.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes because the battery was incorrectly installed, potentially letting hydrogen gas enter the vehicle. This could increase injury risk if the gas accumulates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80306-forest-river-2021-coachmen-nova-motorhomes-hydrogen-gas-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80306-forest-river-2021-coachmen-nova-motorhomes-hydrogen-gas-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V692000
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“Forest River 2021 Coachmen Nova Motorhomes: Hydrogen Gas Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80306-forest-river-2021-coachmen-nova-motorhomes-hydrogen-gas-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #21V692000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V692000).
Why it’s dangerous
The incorrectly installed Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery can leak hydrogen gas into the vehicle. Hydrogen gas is flammable and can accumulate in enclosed spaces, potentially causing injury if ignited.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes with the faulty AGM battery are affected. Those living in areas with poor ventilation may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhome has an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery installed incorrectly. The recall was notified to owners starting November 1, 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6319 or 1-574-825-6625 to schedule a battery replacement.
Get Free Battery Replacement
Dealers will install a lithium battery at no cost to fix the hydrogen gas risk.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install a lithium battery, free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on September 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6319 or 1-574-825-6625. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1416.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 8 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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 21V692000 — Forest River 2021 Coachmen Nova Motorhomes: Hydrogen Gas Risk Recall Hello, I own a Forest River 2021 Coachmen Nova Motorhomes: Hydrogen Gas Risk Recall that is covered by recall 21V692000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install a lithium battery, free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on September 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6319 or 1-574-825-6625. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1416. 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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Where this comes from
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 #21V692000 (March 9, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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