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2008-2021 Coachmen Chaparral, Coachmen Concord and others recall: oven/stove/cooktop

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 23, 2020. It covers about 4,203 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,203
reported
Nov 23, 2020
owners notified
Jan 11, 2021

Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktop

What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Risk
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑4995, or Dometic customer service at 1‑574‑293‑0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.

Recall number 20V727000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V727000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2021 Coachmen Chaparral, Coachmen Concord and others oven/stove/cooktop?

Yes. Recall 20V727000, reported on November 23, 2020, covers about 4,203 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V727000?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑4995, or Dometic customer service at 1‑574‑293‑0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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