Forest River recalls certain 2022-2023 Coachmen trailers with a risk of awning injury if it drops beyond normal operation. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Forest River is recalling specific 2022-2023 Coachmen trailers due to a potential awning safety issue. If the awning drops beyond normal operation, it could increase injury risk. Affected owners should contact dealers for free repairs.
The awning fabric has a welded seam that can separate, causing the awning to drop beyond normal operation. This could lead to injury if the awning falls unexpectedly while in use.
Owners of specific 2022-2023 Coachmen trailers (listed in the recall) are most at risk if the awning drops unexpectedly. Trailer users should check if their awning has a welded seam that may separate.
Check if your 2022-2023 Coachmen trailer has an electric retractable awning with a welded seam on the fabric. The recall covers specific models listed in the official notice.
Inspect the awning fabric for a welded seam that may have separated.
Reach out to your dealer for free replacement of the awning fabric or complete awning repair.
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
The recall covers specific 2022-2023 Coachmen trailers including Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, and other models listed in the official notice.
Look for an electric retractable awning with a welded seam on the fabric that may have separated.
The recall does not specify a deadline for repairs; owners can contact dealers for free service at any time.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V556000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 22V556000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486. 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.
