FOREST RIVER COACHMEN (2021) recall — Exterior Lighting
Forest River recalls 2021 Coachmen Spirit Trailers with faulty breakaway switch wiring that may cause trailer brakes to fail during a crash. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The trailer brakes may not engage if the breakaway switch does not have power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Spirit Trailers because the breakaway switch wiring may lose power, causing trailer brakes to fail and increasing crash risk. This affects trailer owners who need to have the switch rewired by dealers to prevent brake failure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80418-forest-river-2021-coachmen-spirit-trailers-breakaway-switch-power-issue.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80418-forest-river-2021-coachmen-spirit-trailers-breakaway-switch-power-issue · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V350000
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“Forest River 2021 Coachmen Spirit Trailers: Breakaway Switch Power Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80418-forest-river-2021-coachmen-spirit-trailers-breakaway-switch-power-issue. Based on NHTSA recall #21V350000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V350000).
Why it’s dangerous
The breakaway switch power lead is wired incorrectly and may lose power. This means the trailer brakes won't engage when needed, increasing the risk of a crash if the trailer becomes detached from the towing vehicle.
Who’s affected
Trailer owners with 2021 Coachmen Spirit Trailers are most at risk. The hazard primarily affects those who use the trailers for travel or towing.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 Coachmen Spirit Trailers with the breakaway switch power lead wired incorrectly. The recall was notified to owners in June 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205 to schedule a free repair.
Get Free Repair
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch at no cost to fix the power issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-1336.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The breakaway switch power lead is wired incorrectly and may lose power, causing trailer brakes to fail during a crash.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if you own a 2021 Coachmen Spirit Trailer. The recall was notified to owners in June 2021.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
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 21V350000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 21V350000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-1336. 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 #21V350000 (May 14, 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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