2021 Coachmen SPORTSCOACH: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
6,169 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 2; Electrical System: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2022: 1; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11463221 · 2022-05-03 (May 3, 2022)
The contact owns a 2021 Coachman Sportscoach. The contact stated that while driving an abnormal noise was heard coming from the rear wheels. The selling dealer was contacted and stated that the issue was a Freightliner issue. The vehicle was taken to a Freightliner dealer that did not diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the failure continued. The recreational vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the brake drums and the S-cam. The recreational vehicle was repaired. The manufacturers' Coachman and Fr…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,338 miles reported. Look up ODI 11463221 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11649097 · 2025-03-18 (March 18, 2025)
The front display screen has started to delaminate, causing bubbles to appear and blocking the view of the instrument panel. You can not see your speed or any other information on the display.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11649097 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11677462 · 2025-07-31 (July 31, 2025)
The contact owns a 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach built on a 2021 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable and turned blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Viper module had failed and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11677462 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
20V605000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2020-10-02 (October 2, 2020)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Georgetown motorhomes. The P2K Bunk Bed System motor may fail, causing the bunk to fall from the stowed position.
Consequence: If the motor fails, the bunk may fall while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bunk motor, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at Sportscoach 1-574-825-8212 or Georgetown 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1237.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V523000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | Structure
Reported: 2021-07-09 (July 9, 2021)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V701000 · Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop
Reported: 2021-09-09 (September 9, 2021)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Sportscoach motorhomes. The outdoor cooktop can be stowed with the propane hose connected.
Consequence: A stowed cooktop with the propane still connected can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will move the quick disconnect and install a new shorter LP supply hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1418.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V487000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
Reported: 2022-07-08 (July 8, 2022)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dynamax Isata Class 3 and Class 5 motorhomes, 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2020 Coachmen Pursuit, and 2017, 2020-2021 Coachmen Freelander motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
Consequence: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474 (Dynamax), 1-574-825-8212 (Sportscoach and Pursuit), and 1-574-825-8602 (Freelander). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1533.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
3 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
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 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires:Sidewall | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 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. |
| Electrical System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11677462 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach built on a 2021 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable and turned blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Viper module had failed and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11666481This incident happened to a 2024 Coachmen Sportscoach SRS339DS (also called model S1A339DS) motor home (RV) built on a Freightliner XCS chassis. Under the specific circumstances surrounding the actual component failure incident, no safety hazard existed--but under different circumstances, failure of the same component could result in a safety hazard with potentially catastrophic consequences. The component that failed was the chassis battery disconnect switch, which was installed on the chassis by the RV builder's (final stage manufacturer) cha… |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 11649097The front display screen has started to delaminate, causing bubbles to appear and blocking the view of the instrument panel. You can not see your speed or any other information on the display. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 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. |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 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. |
| Service Brakes | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11463221 · 2,338 miThe contact owns a 2021 Coachman Sportscoach. The contact stated that while driving an abnormal noise was heard coming from the rear wheels. The selling dealer was contacted and stated that the issue was a Freightliner issue. The vehicle was taken to a Freightliner dealer that did not diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the failure continued. The recreational vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the brake drums and the S-cam. The recreational vehicle was repaired. The manufacturers' Coachman and Fr… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Steering | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 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. | 1100.0%ODI 11736075 · 14,101 miThe contact owns a 2022 Coachmen Sportscoach 354QS built on the chassis of a 2023 Freightliner XC-S motorhome chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was play in the steering wheel. Upon inspection of the steering wheel shaft, the contact discovered the bolt had mild rust and was loose on the end. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact tightened the loose bolt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,101. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Tires | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | Too few reports for a range | 10,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11677462 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach built on a 2021 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable and turned blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Viper module had failed and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. |
| Electrical System | Too few reports for a range | 10,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11677462 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach built on a 2021 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable and turned blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Viper module had failed and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. |
| Service Brakes | Too few reports for a range | 2,338 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11463221 · 2,338 miThe contact owns a 2021 Coachman Sportscoach. The contact stated that while driving an abnormal noise was heard coming from the rear wheels. The selling dealer was contacted and stated that the issue was a Freightliner issue. The vehicle was taken to a Freightliner dealer that did not diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the failure continued. The recreational vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the brake drums and the S-cam. The recreational vehicle was repaired. The manufacturers' Coachman and Fr… |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 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 | 1 | None | ODI 11649097The front display screen has started to delaminate, causing bubbles to appear and blocking the view of the instrument panel. You can not see your speed or any other information on the display. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | 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 | 1 | None | ODI 11677462 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach built on a 2021 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable and turned blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Viper module had failed and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. |
| 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 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (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: 0 complaints · 2023: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | Electrical System | Service Brakes | Unknown Or Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | — | 1ODI 11677462 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach built on a 2021 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable and turned blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Viper module had failed and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. | 0 | 1ODI 11649097The front display screen has started to delaminate, causing bubbles to appear and blocking the view of the instrument panel. You can not see your speed or any other information on the display. |
| Electrical System | 1ODI 11677462 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach built on a 2021 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable and turned blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Viper module had failed and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. | — | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1ODI 11649097The front display screen has started to delaminate, causing bubbles to appear and blocking the view of the instrument panel. You can not see your speed or any other information on the display. | 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.