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2015 Coachmen Prism Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Coachmen Prism has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Coachmen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Coachmen Prism. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Coachmen Prism owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Coachmen Prism, describing incidents dated May 1, 2015 to November 5, 2024.

Most-cited components

Structure 3 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11658986 · Filed May 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Coachmen Prism Motor Home built on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the BBQ compartment door independently unlatched and landed in front of the exhaust. In addition, the contact stated the BBQ compartment…
ODI #11219319 · Filed June 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 COACHMEN PRISM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SUN ROOF DETACHED AND FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE. THE SUN ROOF LANDED IN THE ROAD, BARELY MISSING OTHER VEHICLES. THE GLASS SHATTERED INTO PIECES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
ODI #10915324 · Filed October 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 COACHMEN PRISM. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE RAIN, WATER LEAKED ONTO THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE MANY PLACES OF POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE LEAKS RECURRED NUMEROUS…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V756000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 365,885 vehicles

Repair completion: 8.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 51-0544 · Owners notified December 27, 2017 · Vehicles built January 19, 2009 – October 27, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed

NHTSA #15V187000 · Structure — Body — Roof and Pillars · NHTSA notice

Reported March 30, 2015 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 378 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 15V-082 · Owners notified March 23, 2015 · Vehicles built July 1, 2014 – October 14, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Coachmen Prism recreational vehicles manufactured from July 1, 2014, through October 14, 2014 and built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

Safety consequence

If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Sprinter will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 15V-082.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

LP Tank Support Brace Failure

NHTSA #14V499000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice

Reported August 13, 2014 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 256 vehicles

Repair completion: 52.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 17, 2014 · Vehicles built July 1, 2011 – May 30, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2015 Coachmen Prism. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Coachmen Prism.

Structure; Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11658986

Incident: November 5, 2024 · Filed: May 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Coachmen Prism Motor Home built on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the BBQ compartment door independently unlatched and landed in front of the exhaust. In addition, the contact stated the BBQ compartment door and the interior which were made of Styrofoam, and the plastic latch, were melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Visibility; Structure

ODI #11219319

Incident: June 10, 2019 · Filed: June 11, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 COACHMEN PRISM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SUN ROOF DETACHED AND FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE. THE SUN ROOF LANDED IN THE ROAD, BARELY MISSING OTHER VEHICLES. THE GLASS SHATTERED INTO PIECES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,078. *TR MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND SENT A REPLACEMENT PLEXIGLASS PANEL TO ME VIA UPS.*JB

Structure

ODI #10915324

Incident: May 1, 2015 · Filed: October 11, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 COACHMEN PRISM. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE RAIN, WATER LEAKED ONTO THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE MANY PLACES OF POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE LEAKS RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD LEAKAGE AT THE WHEEL WELL AND ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ AND COACHMEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

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