Recall 20V605 affects 67 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach and Georgetown motorhomes for a bunk-bed motor defect. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 67 2021 Sportscoach and Georgetown motorhomes because the P2K Bunk Bed System motor can fail and let the bunk drop from its stowed position while the vehicle is moving. That creates an injury and crash risk, and the Coachmen dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The P2K bunk motor in the 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach and Georgetown motorhomes raises and holds the bunk bed system when the bunk is stored overhead. That motor drives internal gears that keep the bunk in its stowed position, so the bed stays secured while the motorhome is being used.
On affected motorhomes, an inner gear inside the bunk motor fails. When that gear breaks, the motor no longer holds the bunk as intended, and the bunk can drop from the stowed position. The recalled motor is identified by red and black wires. The replacement motor uses green and black wires, which gives the dealer a visual way to confirm the correct part.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners are not told to watch for a noise, light, or change in how the bunk moves before the gear fails.
Who's affected?
Covers Sportscoach and Georgetown motorhomes from the 2021 model year, both using the same P2K bunk motor.
| 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2021 Forest River Georgetown | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 67 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A bunk motor failure can let the bunk fall while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. There is no warning sign before failure. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and avoid using the bunk while the vehicle is moving. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Sportscoach or Georgetown motorhome is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free P2K Bunk Bed System motor replacement that keeps the bunk secured in the stowed position.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V605 when you call.
- Keep the bunk unoccupied and secured while driving until the dealer completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician replaces the P2K Bunk Bed System motor so the bunk no longer relies on the recalled motor that can fail while stowed. The recall repair is available now, and the replacement motor and labor are covered at no charge. Call the dealer with your VIN and mention Forest River recall 51-1237 so the service desk can confirm the motorhome is included before scheduling the repair.
Timeline
| October 2, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 6, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 11, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| November 11, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 11, 2020 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 11, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V605?
Recall 20V605 covers 67 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach and Georgetown motorhomes with a P2K Bunk Bed System motor that can fail and let the bunk fall from the stowed position. Coachmen dealers will replace the bunk motor for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach or Georgetown motorhome is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 20V605. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the bunk motor replacement. Reference recall number 20V605 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Coachmen dealers will replace the affected P2K bunk motor free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 20V605.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the bunk can fall while the motorhome is moving. That can injure someone inside the vehicle and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free bunk motor replacement before using the bunk system again.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V605000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-574-825-8212 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V605 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V605000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →