Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V499000 Reported August 13, 2014

Lp tank support brace failure

Q: What is recall 14V499000?

NHTSA recall 14V499000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on August 13, 2014. It addresses: Lp tank support brace failure. The recall affects approximately 256 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 256 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

14V499000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

256

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 13, 2014

Completion Rate

52.34

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 coachmen 2150le prism motor homes manufactured july 2011 to may 2014. due to the welds being in an improper location, the liquid propane (lp) tank support braces may not be secure, allowing the lp tank to drop and fall off the vehicle while in transit.

Safety Consequence

If the lp tank drops or falls off the vehicle while in transit, there is an increased risk of fire or explosion.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during october 2014. owners may contact coachmen customer service at 1-800-353-7383.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V499000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 14V499000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V499000?

NHTSA recall 14V499000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on August 13, 2014. It addresses: Lp tank support brace failure. The recall affects approximately 256 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V499000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.