COACHMEN NOVA (2021) recall — Structure
Forest River recalls 2021 Coachmen Nova motorhomes due to risk of awning extending unintentionally during transit, potentially causing crashes. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2021 Coachmen Nova motorhomes because the retractable awning can extend unintentionally while moving, creating a distraction that might cause a crash. This affects owners who need to have the awning fixed to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80309-forest-river-coachmen-nova-2021-recall-awning-may-extend-unintentionally.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80309-forest-river-coachmen-nova-2021-recall-awning-may-extend-unintentionally · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V040000
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“Forest River Coachmen Nova 2021 Recall: Awning May Extend Unintentionally.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80309-forest-river-coachmen-nova-2021-recall-awning-may-extend-unintentionally. Based on NHTSA recall #24V040000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V040000).
Why it’s dangerous
The awning can extend unintentionally while the motorhome is moving, creating a distraction for drivers. This distraction could lead to a crash if the awning obstructs the driver's view or causes the vehicle to veer off course.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Coachmen Nova motorhomes are affected. Drivers using these vehicles during transit are most at risk due to potential awning extension.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 Coachmen Nova motorhomes. The recall covers specific models from 2021-2023. The awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319 to schedule a repair.
Get Free Repair
Dealers will install a wedge to support the gearbox and replace the motor if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install a wedge to support the internal components in the gearbox and replace the motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1723.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
2021-2023 Coachmen Nova motorhomes.
How can I tell if my awning is affected?
The awning may extend unintentionally during transit, which could cause a distraction or crash.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319 to arrange a free repair.
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 24V040000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 24V040000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install a wedge to support the internal components in the gearbox and replace the motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1723. 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 #24V040000 (January 25, 2024)
- 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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