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Coachmen 2021 Nova Motorhome Fuel Leak Fire Recall

Forest River recalls 2021-2024 Coachmen Nova motorhomes with Cummins Onan QG 2800i fuel systems due to potential gasoline leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources.

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What happened, in plain English

Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2024 Coachmen Nova motorhomes that may have a fuel hose with inadequate clamps, risking gasoline leaks near ignition sources. This could lead to fire if the leak encounters a spark or flame. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80308-coachmen-2021-nova-motorhome-fuel-leak-fire-recall.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80308-coachmen-2021-nova-motorhome-fuel-leak-fire-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V286000

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“Coachmen 2021 Nova Motorhome Fuel Leak Fire Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80308-coachmen-2021-nova-motorhome-fuel-leak-fire-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #23V286000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V286000).

Why it’s dangerous

The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module may have inadequate clamp force, causing gasoline leaks. If the leak encounters an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could ignite and cause a fire.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2021-2024 Coachmen Nova motorhomes with Cummins Onan QG 2800i fuel systems are affected. Those who have the specific fuel hose model are most at risk of fire if a leak occurs near ignition sources.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2021-2024 Coachmen Nova motorhome has Cummins Onan QG 2800i fuel systems. The recall covers specific models: Galleria, Beyond, Forester, Sunseeker, and Nova.

  • Brand
    Coachmen
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Manufacturer

    Reach out to Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600 or Cummins at (800) CUMMINS for inspection and replacement of the fuel hose and clamps.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Cummins Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cummins at: (800) CUMMINS OR (800) 286-6467. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen Class B customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1626.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 26 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Apr 21, 202312. Owner letters mailed: May 17, 202322023
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

Take action

Contact Coachmen

We’ve drafted a message you can send Coachmen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 23V286000 — Coachmen 2021 Nova Motorhome Fuel Leak Fire Recall

Hello,

I own a Coachmen 2021 Nova Motorhome Fuel Leak Fire Recall that is covered by recall 23V286000 from Coachmen.

The official recall notice states: Cummins Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cummins at: (800) CUMMINS OR (800) 286-6467. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen Class B customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1626.

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 #23V286000 (April 21, 2023)
  • 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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