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2021 Coachmen Sportscoach Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach has 4 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 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2021 Coachmen Sportscoach owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, describing incidents dated November 26, 2021 to July 31, 2025.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11677462 · Filed July 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach built on a 2021 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable and turned blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Viper…
ODI #11649097 · Filed March 18, 2025
The front display screen has started to delaminate, causing bubbles to appear and blocking the view of the instrument panel. You can not see your speed or any other information on the display.
ODI #11463221 · Filed May 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Coachman Sportscoach. The contact stated that while driving an abnormal noise was heard coming from the rear wheels. The selling dealer was contacted and stated that the issue was a Freightliner issue. The vehicle was taken to a Freightliner dealer that did not diagnose the…

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Propane Leak Can Cause a Fire

NHTSA #22V487000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice

Reported July 8, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 172 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 51-1533 · Owners notified August 2, 2022

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dynamax Isata Class 3 and Class 5 motorhomes, 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2020 Coachmen Pursuit, and 2017, 2020-2021 Coachmen Freelander motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.

Safety consequence

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474 (Dynamax), 1-574-825-8212 (Sportscoach and Pursuit), and 1-574-825-8602 (Freelander). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1533.

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.

Cooktop Can Be Stowed With Propane Still Connected

NHTSA #21V701000 · Equipment — Appliance — Oven/Stove/Cooktop · NHTSA notice

Reported September 9, 2021 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 41 vehicles

Repair completion: 51.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 310-1418 · Owners notified September 21, 2021

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Sportscoach motorhomes. The outdoor cooktop can be stowed with the propane hose connected.

Safety consequence

A stowed cooktop with the propane still connected can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will move the quick disconnect and install a new shorter LP supply hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1418.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Window Adhesive Failure

NHTSA #21V523000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 9, 2021 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 825 vehicles

Repair completion: 37.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 51-1380 · Owners notified September 2, 2021

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Safety consequence

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.

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.nhtsa.gov.

P2K Bunk System Inner Gear May Fail

NHTSA #20V605000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported October 2, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 67 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 51-1237 · Owners notified November 6, 2020

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Georgetown motorhomes. The P2K Bunk Bed System motor may fail, causing the bunk to fall from the stowed position.

Safety consequence

If the motor fails, the bunk may fall while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bunk motor, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at Sportscoach 1-574-825-8212 or Georgetown 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1237.

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 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach. 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 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach.

Electrical System

ODI #11677462

Incident: July 31, 2025 · Filed: July 31, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach built on a 2021 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable and turned blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Viper module had failed and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Unknown or Other; Electrical System

ODI #11649097

Incident: January 7, 2025 · Filed: March 18, 2025

The front display screen has started to delaminate, causing bubbles to appear and blocking the view of the instrument panel. You can not see your speed or any other information on the display.

Service Brakes

ODI #11463221

Incident: November 26, 2021 · Filed: May 3, 2022

The contact owns a 2021 Coachman Sportscoach. The contact stated that while driving an abnormal noise was heard coming from the rear wheels. The selling dealer was contacted and stated that the issue was a Freightliner issue. The vehicle was taken to a Freightliner dealer that did not diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the failure continued. The recreational vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the brake drums and the S-cam. The recreational vehicle was repaired. The manufacturers' Coachman and Freightliner were notified of the failure. The contact stated that a case was opened with Freightliner who advised that the brakes were not covered under a warranty as the contact did not have an actual failure with the brakes. The failure mileage was 2,338. Vehicle has been reviewed and updated. Invalid Vin.

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