Recall 23V262000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 23V262000. Component: EQUIPMENT. 2,616 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forester 2401BSD, FR3 F3A32DSF, Georgetown GTA36K7, 2022-2023 East to West Entrada, 2023 East to West Alta, Coachmen Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral and Chaparral Lite, Forest River Crusader, Sanibel, Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Spirit, and East to West Tandara vehicles. The solar panel mounting hardware may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional hardware to the existing panel and install a secondary holding bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact East to West Alta, Entrada and Tandara customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Coachmen Apex and Spirit customer service at 1-574-825-8205; Coachmen Brookstone, Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, and Shasta Phoenix customer service at 1-574-825-7101; Crusader and Sanibel customer service at 1-574-862-1025; and Georgetown Forester and FR3 customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1607.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other FOREST RIVER, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent FOREST RIVER, INC. Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V154000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EQUIPMENT | FOREST RIVER | 36 |
| 26V130000 | Mar 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FOREST RIVER | 116 |
| 26V131000 | Mar 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DYNAMAX | 27 |
| 26V039000 | Jan 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | FOREST RIVER | 247 |
| 26V020000 | Jan 19, 2026 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | COACHMEN, EAST TO WEST, FOREST RIVER | 515 |
| 26V013000 | Jan 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | FOREST RIVER | 16 |
| 25V728000 | Oct 24, 2025 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | COACHMEN | 8 |
| 25V727000 | Oct 24, 2025 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER | FOREST RIVER | 1,868 |
| 25V714000 | Oct 21, 2025 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | EAST TO WEST | 100 |
| 25V708000 | Oct 17, 2025 | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | FOREST RIVER | 38 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.