Coachmen APEX recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
5,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 to 2025 model years. Data updated: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 0; 2019: 2; 2020: 0; 2021: 1; 2022: 4; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
10 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V756000 · Equipment
Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017) · Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V624000 · Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Reported: 2018-09-13 (September 13, 2018) · Model years: 2019
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
Consequence: The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. For customer service, Catalina owners may contact Coachmen at 1-574-825-8657, Apex owners should call 1-574-358-0401, Shasta owners: 1-574-825-8717, Wildwood and Salem owners: 1-574-534-3167, Vibe owners: 1-574-296-2084, Sierra and Sandpiper owners: 1-574-534-4574, XLR owners: 1-574-642-0432, Prime Time owners: 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0851.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V879000 · Power Train:Axle Hubs
Reported: 2018-12-11 (December 11, 2018) · Model years: 2019
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Apex, Spirit, Primetime Impression, and Tracer recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
Consequence: If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Primetime customer service at (574) 862-1025, Coachmen Apex (574) 358-0401, Coachmen Spirit (574) 825-8205, or Dexter Axle (574) 295-7888. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0923.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V243000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings
Reported: 2022-04-13 (April 13, 2022) · Model years: 2021, 2022
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Consequence: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V135000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | Electrical System
Reported: 2022-03-08 (March 8, 2022) · Model years: 2022
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.
Consequence: Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shore cord inlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; Catalina & Aurora 1-574-825-8657; APEX 1-574-825-8205; Freedom Express & Work n Play 1-574-825-6302; Cardinal 1-574-296-7700; Cherokee and Vengeance 1-260-499-2100; Sabre 1-574-642-2100; and XLR 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1485.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V489000 · Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2022-07-08 (July 8, 2022) · Model years: 2022
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Apex travel trailers. The tail lights may have been incorrectly wired to an "ON/OFF" switch, which can cause the brake or tail lights to not illuminate when the switch is in the "off" position.
Consequence: Brake or tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will rewire the tail lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-358-0401. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-1535.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V556000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2022-07-29 (July 29, 2022) · Model years: 2022
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Consequence: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V262000 · Equipment
Reported: 2023-04-13 (April 13, 2023) · Model years: 2023
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.
Consequence: Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V773000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2023-11-17 (November 17, 2023) · Model years: 2024
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Freedom Express, Remote, Spirit, and Forest River Work and Play travel trailers. The electrical plug blade openings (narrow hot blade and wider neutral blade) may be reversed on one of the two receptacle outlet faces, which can cause outlet failure.
Consequence: Electrical outlet failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the incorrect receptacles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Coachmen Apex and Apex Remote owners may contact 1-574-825-8205, and Freedom Express, Adrenaline and Work and Play owners may contact 1-574-825-6302. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1703.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V212000 · Electrical System:Wiring | Equipment:Electrical:Accessory Generator:Solar Panel
Reported: 2025-04-04 (April 4, 2025) · Model years: 2025
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Apex and Remote travel trailers. The solar panel wiring may be incorrectly wired to the battery, causing it to melt.
Consequence: Melted wiring may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and rewire the solar panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 224-1912.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
12 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Structure:Body | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11124371TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 COACHMEN APEX TRAVEL TRAILER BEING HAULED BY A 2018 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 40 GALLON FRESHWATER TANK FELL FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN PARKED AFTER A LONG ROAD TRIP. THE DEALER (CAMPERS INN RV OF PITTSBURGH, 1580 PA-65, ELLWOOD CITY, PA 16117, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE TANK WAS NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY SINCE IT HAD BEEN 90 DAYS SINCE THE TANK WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BY THE DEALER PER THE FACTORY WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. TH… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 11424075The 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 trailer. If this happened on a highway, the consequences could have been much worse. The supports are held in place by small (#10) Tek-screws and the heads sheared off from vibration and stress during regular highway driving. They are inad… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11330642WE PURCHASED THIS TRAVEL TRAILER (NEW) 3 YEARS AGO. SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES AND HAD TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES. IT HAS A TOTAL OF 17 WORK ORDERS AND IS STILL NOT REPAIRED. THE AXLES AND TIRES HAVE CLEARLY NOT LINED UP SINCE THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT. WE HAVE ASKED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO LOOK AT IT SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE AXLES, EXCEPT ONE TIME THEY SAID THEY WERE PUT ON UPSIDE DOWN. THE TIRES DO NOT LINE UP AND WE ARE VERY CONCERNED THAT WE ARE EXPERIENCING STRUCTURAL… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10838159 · 400 miTHE DEADBOLT LOCK ON MY DOOR JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED. THE INSIDE MANUAL LOCK ALSO IS JAMMED. I WENT ONLINE TO ORDER A REPLACEMENT AND FOUND A RECALL( #13E039) BY THE NHTSA ON THESE LOCKS. THE MANUFACTURER, FASTAC INDUSTRIES CORP. AGREED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CYLINDERS. FIRST, I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. SECOND, I CANNOT CONTACT FASTEC. THEY DO NOT REPLY TO EMAILS AND A PHONE CALL GETS AN ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE TO LEAVE YOUR NUMBER AND THEY WILL CALL YOU. WHICH THEY WILL NOT DO. THIRD, WHY CAN RECALLS NOT BE LOOKED UP BY R… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11330642WE PURCHASED THIS TRAVEL TRAILER (NEW) 3 YEARS AGO. SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES AND HAD TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES. IT HAS A TOTAL OF 17 WORK ORDERS AND IS STILL NOT REPAIRED. THE AXLES AND TIRES HAVE CLEARLY NOT LINED UP SINCE THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT. WE HAVE ASKED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO LOOK AT IT SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE AXLES, EXCEPT ONE TIME THEY SAID THEY WERE PUT ON UPSIDE DOWN. THE TIRES DO NOT LINE UP AND WE ARE VERY CONCERNED THAT WE ARE EXPERIENCING STRUCTURAL… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11565455Brand new camper shipped without wiring the brakes on one side. If they forgot to wire the brakes, I am terrified of what else they forgot to do. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 11424075The 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 trailer. If this happened on a highway, the consequences could have been much worse. The supports are held in place by small (#10) Tek-screws and the heads sheared off from vibration and stress during regular highway driving. They are inad… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Plumbing:Potable Water | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 11424075The 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 trailer. If this happened on a highway, the consequences could have been much worse. The supports are held in place by small (#10) Tek-screws and the heads sheared off from vibration and stress during regular highway driving. They are inad… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11676653The 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 stated that the failure was the fourth time that the failure had occurred. The contact stated that the previous failure had occurred sixteen months prior, and the RV was repaired by an auto glass company. The contact stated that the front window trim was re… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11588141 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2021 Forest River Coachman Apex Trailer. The contact stated that while preparing for a trip and inspecting the trailer, it was discovered that the front section of the trailers chassis had fractured and separated. The contact considered the trailer unsafe to use after discovering the failure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11139388 · 15,000 miFRAME CRACKING IN NUMEROUS LOCATIONS. LEAF SPRING MOUNT CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM FRAME. SPRING MOUNT SEPARATION HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11405751 · 400 miPURCHASED 4.APEX 289TBSS, A COACHMEN/FOREST RIVER PRODUCT, NEW IN 29.2017 FOR $32,233 WITH EXTENDED WARRANTY. NOTICED TIRES NOT 'TRACKING' CORRECTLY'NOTIFIED COLRAIN RV (DEALER) 2017/2018: INFORMED THAT WERE INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN, REPLACED. 2019/2020: CAMPER STILL NOT TRACKING CORRECTLY, UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, NOTIFIED COLRAIN AND MANUFACTURER. AXLES REPLACED WITH AXLES FROM ANOTHER CAMPER ON THE LOT UNTIL LARGER AXLES ARE DELIVERED. SUMMER 2020: LARGER AXLES AND NEW TIRES INSTALLED. NOVEMBER 17, 2020: CAMPER BACK TO COLRAIN FOR MINOR RE… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11530263It burned down while I was at my moms house next door. It never even threw a breaker or fuse when we went outside yhe AC unit had started the fire, by the time we saw it the roof ac in room was collapsing. I unplugged the main cord and the breaker never tripped nor did the fire and issue cause a surge of power next door. I haven’t went into it yet I lost everything I had in there and we will be filing with insurance tomorrow. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 110747512015 APEX COACHMEN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FIRE EXTINGUISHER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE SAFETY RECALL. *JS | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | Too few reports for a range | 400 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10838159 · 400 miTHE DEADBOLT LOCK ON MY DOOR JAMMED AND COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED. THE INSIDE MANUAL LOCK ALSO IS JAMMED. I WENT ONLINE TO ORDER A REPLACEMENT AND FOUND A RECALL( #13E039) BY THE NHTSA ON THESE LOCKS. THE MANUFACTURER, FASTAC INDUSTRIES CORP. AGREED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CYLINDERS. FIRST, I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. SECOND, I CANNOT CONTACT FASTEC. THEY DO NOT REPLY TO EMAILS AND A PHONE CALL GETS AN ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE TO LEAVE YOUR NUMBER AND THEY WILL CALL YOU. WHICH THEY WILL NOT DO. THIRD, WHY CAN RECALLS NOT BE LOOKED UP BY R… |
| Structure | Too few reports for a range | 10,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11588141 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2021 Forest River Coachman Apex Trailer. The contact stated that while preparing for a trip and inspecting the trailer, it was discovered that the front section of the trailers chassis had fractured and separated. The contact considered the trailer unsafe to use after discovering the failure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. |
| Suspension | Too few reports for a range | 7,700 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 11139388 · 15,000 miFRAME CRACKING IN NUMEROUS LOCATIONS. LEAF SPRING MOUNT CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM FRAME. SPRING MOUNT SEPARATION HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD ODI 11405751 · 400 miPURCHASED 4.APEX 289TBSS, A COACHMEN/FOREST RIVER PRODUCT, NEW IN 29.2017 FOR $32,233 WITH EXTENDED WARRANTY. NOTICED TIRES NOT 'TRACKING' CORRECTLY'NOTIFIED COLRAIN RV (DEALER) 2017/2018: INFORMED THAT WERE INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN, REPLACED. 2019/2020: CAMPER STILL NOT TRACKING CORRECTLY, UNEVEN TIRE WEAR, NOTIFIED COLRAIN AND MANUFACTURER. AXLES REPLACED WITH AXLES FROM ANOTHER CAMPER ON THE LOT UNTIL LARGER AXLES ARE DELIVERED. SUMMER 2020: LARGER AXLES AND NEW TIRES INSTALLED. NOVEMBER 17, 2020: CAMPER BACK TO COLRAIN FOR MINOR RE… |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | 25V212000 | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 2 | None | ODI 11670729A 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 the angle iron beam to fall. Fortunately, it broke while filling the fresh water tank and the RV was stationary. Had it fallen off while driving, the angle iron might have been thrown into a vehicle following me. This is either negligent design or… ODI 11676653The 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 stated that the failure was the fourth time that the failure had occurred. The contact stated that the previous failure had occurred sixteen months prior, and the RV was repaired by an auto glass company. The contact stated that the front window trim was re… |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2022: 1 complaints · 2023: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Structure:Body | Unknown Or Other | Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Plumbing:Potable Water | Structure | Suspension | Electrical System | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Body | — | 1ODI 11330642WE PURCHASED THIS TRAVEL TRAILER (NEW) 3 YEARS AGO. SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES AND HAD TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES. IT HAS A TOTAL OF 17 WORK ORDERS AND IS STILL NOT REPAIRED. THE AXLES AND TIRES HAVE CLEARLY NOT LINED UP SINCE THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT. WE HAVE ASKED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO LOOK AT IT SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE AXLES, EXCEPT ONE TIME THEY SAID THEY WERE PUT ON UPSIDE DOWN. THE TIRES DO NOT LINE UP AND WE ARE VERY CONCERNED THAT WE ARE EXPERIENCING STRUCTURAL… | 2ODI 11424075The 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 trailer. If this happened on a highway, the consequences could have been much worse. The supports are held in place by small (#10) Tek-screws and the heads sheared off from vibration and stress during regular highway driving. They are inad… ODI 11670729A 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 the angle iron beam to fall. Fortunately, it broke while filling the fresh water tank and the RV was stationary. Had it fallen off while driving, the angle iron might have been thrown into a vehicle following me. This is either negligent design or… | 2ODI 11424075The 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 trailer. If this happened on a highway, the consequences could have been much worse. The supports are held in place by small (#10) Tek-screws and the heads sheared off from vibration and stress during regular highway driving. They are inad… ODI 11670729A 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 the angle iron beam to fall. Fortunately, it broke while filling the fresh water tank and the RV was stationary. Had it fallen off while driving, the angle iron might have been thrown into a vehicle following me. This is either negligent design or… | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1ODI 11330642WE PURCHASED THIS TRAVEL TRAILER (NEW) 3 YEARS AGO. SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES AND HAD TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES. IT HAS A TOTAL OF 17 WORK ORDERS AND IS STILL NOT REPAIRED. THE AXLES AND TIRES HAVE CLEARLY NOT LINED UP SINCE THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT. WE HAVE ASKED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO LOOK AT IT SEVERAL TIMES AND EACH TIME HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE AXLES, EXCEPT ONE TIME THEY SAID THEY WERE PUT ON UPSIDE DOWN. THE TIRES DO NOT LINE UP AND WE ARE VERY CONCERNED THAT WE ARE EXPERIENCING STRUCTURAL… | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 2ODI 11424075The 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 trailer. If this happened on a highway, the consequences could have been much worse. The supports are held in place by small (#10) Tek-screws and the heads sheared off from vibration and stress during regular highway driving. They are inad… ODI 11670729A 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 the angle iron beam to fall. Fortunately, it broke while filling the fresh water tank and the RV was stationary. Had it fallen off while driving, the angle iron might have been thrown into a vehicle following me. This is either negligent design or… | 0 | — | 2ODI 11424075The 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 trailer. If this happened on a highway, the consequences could have been much worse. The supports are held in place by small (#10) Tek-screws and the heads sheared off from vibration and stress during regular highway driving. They are inad… ODI 11670729A 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 the angle iron beam to fall. Fortunately, it broke while filling the fresh water tank and the RV was stationary. Had it fallen off while driving, the angle iron might have been thrown into a vehicle following me. This is either negligent design or… | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Plumbing:Potable Water | 2ODI 11424075The 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 trailer. If this happened on a highway, the consequences could have been much worse. The supports are held in place by small (#10) Tek-screws and the heads sheared off from vibration and stress during regular highway driving. They are inad… ODI 11670729A 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 the angle iron beam to fall. Fortunately, it broke while filling the fresh water tank and the RV was stationary. Had it fallen off while driving, the angle iron might have been thrown into a vehicle following me. This is either negligent design or… | 0 | 2ODI 11424075The 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 trailer. If this happened on a highway, the consequences could have been much worse. The supports are held in place by small (#10) Tek-screws and the heads sheared off from vibration and stress during regular highway driving. They are inad… ODI 11670729A 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 the angle iron beam to fall. Fortunately, it broke while filling the fresh water tank and the RV was stationary. Had it fallen off while driving, the angle iron might have been thrown into a vehicle following me. This is either negligent design or… | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.