How many recalls does the 2021 Forest River Coachmen have?

The 2021 Forest River Coachmen has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2021 Forest River Coachmen has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2021 Forest River Coachmen?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2021 Forest River Coachmen Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Forest River Coachmen has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 39 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 21V350000 2021-05-14 39 affected

Defect

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

STEERING

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-12-22

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2020-12-22

“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…”

STEERING · reported 2020-12-22

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 2021 Forest River Coachmen as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.