2021 Forest River Coachmen recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Spirit Travel Trailers. The Breakaway switch power lead is wired incorrectly and may lose power.
What could happen: The trailer brakes may not engage if the breakaway switch does not have power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2021 COACHMEN.
- Book a repair at any authorized Forest River dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 21V350000 (manufacturer code 220-1336).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-574-825-8205.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Summary: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Spirit Travel Trailers. The Breakaway switch power lead is wired incorrectly and may lose power.
Consequence: The trailer brakes may not engage if the breakaway switch does not have power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2021 Forest River Coachmen owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Steering (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
03/11/2021 · Steering
I PURCHASED THIS MOTORHOME ON 12/22/20 FROM HOLIDAY WORLD OF KATY TEXAS. I FLEW FROM ARIZONA TO PICK IT UP AND DRIVE BACK TO ARIZONA. WHEN I GOT HOME I TOOK IT TO FREEDOM RV AND FREIGHTLINER OF TUCSON BECAUSE THERE WERE ISSUES. THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE IS MISSING AND A RED TAG IS ON THERE FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THE VEHICLE WA…