Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V262000 Reported April 13, 2023

Solar panel mounting hardware may loosen

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 2,616 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V262000
Manufacturer Campaign
51-1607
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,616
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 13, 2023
Completion Rate
67.32

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 23V262000 or campaign 51-1607.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V262000

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

What is recall 23V262000?

NHTSA recall 23V262000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 13, 2023. It addresses: Solar panel mounting hardware may loosen. The recall affects approximately 2,616 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V262000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1607. 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.