2018 Coachmen Apex Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Coachmen Apex. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
STRUCTURE
1
Total complaints7

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“A small angle iron beam supports the bottom of the fresh water tank on this rv. The angle iron is connected to the vehicle frame on each end, but was mechanically connected to the frame with sheet metal screws rather than bolts, rivets or welds. As a result, the screw threads stripped and allowed…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2025-06-18

“A small angle iron beam supports the bottom of the fresh water tank on this rv. The angle iron is connected to the vehicle frame on each end, but was mechanically connected to the frame with sheet metal screws rather than bolts, rivets or welds. As a result, the screw threads stripped and allowed…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2025-06-18

“A small angle iron beam supports the bottom of the fresh water tank on this rv. The angle iron is connected to the vehicle frame on each end, but was mechanically connected to the frame with sheet metal screws rather than bolts, rivets or welds. As a result, the screw threads stripped and allowed…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER · reported 2025-06-18

“The contact owns a 2018 forest river coachman apex. The contact stated that while hauling the rv, the contact became aware that the black trim was detached from the front window of the rv. The rv was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2022-07-28

“The fresh water tank supports broke loose from the trailer frame and the tank fell on the roadway. It was supported only by wiring and hoses. No one was injured, but the tank is very heavy when filled. The trailer was blocking traffic at the fill station and the tank had to be removed to move the…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2021-06-20

“The fresh water tank supports broke loose from the trailer frame and the tank fell on the roadway. It was supported only by wiring and hoses. No one was injured, but the tank is very heavy when filled. The trailer was blocking traffic at the fill station and the tank had to be removed to move the…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2021-06-20

“The fresh water tank supports broke loose from the trailer frame and the tank fell on the roadway. It was supported only by wiring and hoses. No one was injured, but the tank is very heavy when filled. The trailer was blocking traffic at the fill station and the tank had to be removed to move the…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER · reported 2021-06-20
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Coachmen Apex as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.