NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Coachmen Prism Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Coachmen Prism has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2020 Coachmen Prism. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Coachmen Prism owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Coachmen Prism, describing incidents dated March 24, 2020 to March 20, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11458376 · Filed
This Coachmen Prism 2150CB motorhome, built on a 2018 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 chassis, is now going back to the dealer a third time for the same problem. First time, rear wheel speed sensors were replaced while in for other service as a part of a recall. No big deal. But apparently the issue is not…
ODI #11406065 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 COACHMEN PRISM RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, AN ABNORMALLY LOUD BANGING SOUND WAS HEARD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE RV. AFTER STOPPING TO INSPECT THE RV, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE 12 FOOT MOTORIZED RETRACTABLE AWNING WAS UNSECURED…
Stove Saddle Valves may Leak Gas
NHTSA #20V727000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice
Reported November 23, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,203 vehicles
Repair completion: 16.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 51-1259 · Owners notified January 11, 2021
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Safety consequence
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.
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.
Front Seat Wiring Harnesses Routed Incorrectly
NHTSA #20V477000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice
Reported August 14, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 412 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 51-1206 · Owners notified September 21, 2020
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Forest River Forester, Sunseeker, Dynamax Isata and Coachmen Galleria and Prism motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Safety consequence
If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Daimler Vans customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Daimler Vans number for their recall is VS3DREHSIK. Forest's number for this recall is 51-1206.
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.
Incorrect Auto-P Information in Operator's Manual
NHTSA #20V358000 · Equipment — Other — Owners/Service/Other Manual · NHTSA notice
Reported June 16, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 392 vehicles
Owners notified June 25, 2020
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria and PRISM, Forest River Forester, Battisti and Sunseeker and Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles built on Sprinter chassis with automatic transmission. The operator's manual does not correctly specify certain conditions under which the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.
Safety consequence
If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Sprinter service at 1-877-762-8267. The booklet with correct information is also available online through Mercedes-Benz, free of charge.
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.
Other Coachmen Prism model years
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