2024 Coachmen Nova problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment:electrical:accessory Generator:solar Panel 2024-05-10 · campaign 24V326000 · 23 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Nova NAB20C and NAB20D Class B motorhomes. The solar panel may detach from the pop-up roof.
Risk: A detached solar panel could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove and reinstall the solar panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1772.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:tank Valve/Gauge 2024-01-22 · campaign 24V034000 · 24 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Nova Class B motorhomes. The liquid level remote fill gauge on the propane tank may leak when in the "Open" position.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bleed valve on the propane tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6225. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1696.
Electrical System 2023-08-14 · campaign 23V575000 · 16 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Beyond, Galleria, and Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain SmartPlug 30-Amp Shore Power Inlets. The manganese bronze D-rings may crack or fail when over-tightened.
Risk: A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a new smart plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1669.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2023-04-21 · campaign 23V286000 · 1,027 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, Forester, Sunseeker, and 2021-2024 Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may have inadequate clamp force, possibly resulting in a gasoline leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Cummins Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cummins at: (800) CUMMINS OR (800) 286-6467. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen Class B customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1626.
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-13 · 2252059 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
generic instructions for the truma combi.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-13 · 512029 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to fca recall b3c/25v720: "the cooling fan may wear prematurely and have inadequate fuse protection, which can lead to a vehicle fire."
Visibility/Wiper 2025-08-14 · 511946 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to fca recall 25v330: "the security gateway module (sgw) on your vehicle may prevent some communication between vehicle modules, which may result in the rearview image not displaying in a backing event. the vehicle operator may notice that the rearview image is not displayed if attempting
Unknown Or Other 2025-06-25 · 511950 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a product service bulletin from global link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. forest river is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body.
Unknown Or Other 2024-11-14 · 511858 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
holding tank monitoring system trouble shooting guide for dealers to use for certain tank level sensors and monitors.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-09-12 · 511827 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to fca recall 66b/24v436: "the radio software on your vehicle may prevent the rearview camera signal from passing through to the media screen. the vehicle operator will notice that the rearview image is not displayed if attempting to reference the image while backing. a rearview camera ima
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.