The contact owns a 2022 Coachmen Nova RV constructed on a 2021 Ram Promaster 3500 chassis. The contact stated that the passenger’s side awning failed to lock securely. After driving for approximately seven hours in a rainstorm, the awning opened and flipped over the RV. There were no reported injuries. The awning arm then detached. The driver was able to pull over and left the RV on the shoulder. There were no reported injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
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Recalls 4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Galleria, 2021-2023 Forest River Beyond, and 2021-2023 Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
- Risk
- An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V040000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, Forester, Sunseeker, and 2021-2024 Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may have inadequate clamp force, possibly resulting in a gasoline leak.
- Risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V286000 · Recall details
Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, and Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain 2-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, causing a gas leak.
- Risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service Phone Number 1‑574‑825‑6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1513.
Recall number 22V361000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes. The Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery was incorrectly installed inside the vehicle, which can allow hydrogen gas to enter the vehicle.
- Risk
- Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a lithium battery, free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on September 27, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑6319 or 1‑574‑825‑6625. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1416.
Recall number 21V692000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Coachmen Nova 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- According to FCA Recall B3C/25V720: "The cooling fan may wear prematurely and have inadequate fuse...
- According to FCA RECALL 25V552/59C/60C: "The rearview camera on your vehicle [1] may have thermal fatigue...
- According to the FCA/RAM Recall 23V301: The transmission on your vehicle may not allow the park pawl to...
- FCA US has decided that certain 2021 RAM 3500 ProMaster vehicles fail to confo1m to Federal Motor Vehicle...
- The "TRUTANK" holding tank monitor incorrectly indicates the wrong fill level of the holding tanks.
What 2021 Coachmen Nova owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle is a 2021 Nova C camper van by Forest River. The defective part of the vehicle is the awning. I’ve heard many reports of spontaneous deployment of these awnings and pulled the end cap to check out its condition. To my surprise the motor is loose and the bolts have ground an oval hole in the bracket due to the eccentric movement. The bolts are jammed and the heads slightly stripped, eliminating the possibility of tightening the assembly. I contacted Carefree awning to see if it had been recalled and initially they said yes, that model has been recalled for the Winnebago camper. When I explained my camper was a Nova, they said it was not recalled, but admitted it was the same issue. This is a very serious issue, if the bolts break, the awning will fully deploy, as it is spring loaded. If this should happen on a highway, there could be catastrophic results.
Oct. 15, 2022 my RV awning randomly deployed and would not retract.
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Questions about the 2021 Coachmen Nova
Is the 2021 Coachmen Nova reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2021 Coachmen Nova, close to a typical Nova model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Coachmen Nova?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2021 Coachmen Nova have?
4 recalls, covering equipment, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.
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