Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V692000 Reported September 3, 2021

Incorrectly installed agm battery

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 175 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V692000
Manufacturer Campaign
225-1416
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
175
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 3, 2021
Completion Rate
89.71

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 coachmen nova motorhomes. the absorbed glass mat (agm) battery was incorrectly installed inside the vehicle, which can allow hydrogen gas to enter the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a lithium battery, free of charge. owners were notified of the defect on september 27, 2021. owner notification letters were mailed november 1, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-6319 or 1-574-825-6625. forest river's number for this recall is 225-1416.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V692000 or campaign 225-1416.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V692000

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

What is recall 21V692000?

NHTSA recall 21V692000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 3, 2021. It addresses: Incorrectly installed agm battery. The recall affects approximately 175 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V692000 or the manufacturer campaign number 225-1416. 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.