Recall 20V727 covers 4,203 2008, 2019, 2020, 2021 Coachmen vehicles with Dometic 3-burner stoves that leak gas. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 4,203 2008, 2019, 2020, 2021 Cross Trek, Freelander, Leprechaun, and other vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. An overtightened saddle valve securing bolt can damage the o-ring seal, cause a continuous gas leak, and raise fire risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The recalled Coachmen motorhomes and trailers use a Dometic 3 burner cooking stove. Its saddle valve and manifold route LP gas from the RV supply line to the stove burners, then seal that gas path when the controls are off. The o-ring is the small rubber seal that keeps gas inside the valve joint.
In NHTSA campaign 20V727, the problem is the bolt that secures the saddle valve. If that bolt is overtightened, it damages the o-ring seal. Once the seal is damaged, LP gas can leak continuously at the stove connection, even when the owner is not cooking. Dometic had not identified the final cause of the leaks in the recall filing.
The warning sign is the smell of gas fumes near the stove or inside the RV. Treat that smell as a sign that the gas system needs inspection before further use.
Who's affected?
Scope spans RVs and trailers with the same saddle valve and manifold listed under both cooking appliance and LPG system components.
| 2020 Coachmen Cross Trek | Oven/stove/cooktop |
|---|---|
| 2020 Coachmen Cross Trek | Lpg systems |
| 2019 Coachmen Freelander | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2019 Coachmen Freelander | Lpg systems |
| 2021 Coachmen Leprechaun | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2021 Coachmen Leprechaun | Lpg systems |
| 2021 Coachmen Cross Trek | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2021 Coachmen Cross Trek | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Coachmen Mirada | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Coachmen Mirada | Lpg systems |
| 2019 Coachmen Orion | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2019 Coachmen Orion | Lpg systems |
| 2021 Coachmen Prism | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2021 Coachmen Prism | Lpg systems |
| 2019 Coachmen Prism | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2019 Coachmen Prism | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Coachmen Pursuit | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Coachmen Pursuit | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Coachmen Leprechaun | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Coachmen Leprechaun | Lpg systems |
| 2019 Coachmen Chaparral | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2019 Coachmen Chaparral | Lpg systems |
| 2008 Forest River Salem | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2008 Forest River Salem | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Dynamax Isata | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Dynamax Isata | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Dynamax Dynaquest Xl | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Dynamax Dynaquest Xl | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Forest River Berkshire | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Forest River Berkshire | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Coachmen Prism | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Coachmen Prism | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Coachmen Orion | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Coachmen Orion | Lpg systems |
| 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2019 Coachmen Leprechaun | Lpg systems |
| 2021 Coachmen Freelander | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2021 Coachmen Freelander | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Coachmen Freelander | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Coachmen Freelander | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Coachmen Sportscoach | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Coachmen Sportscoach | Lpg systems |
| 2021 Forest River Berkshire | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2021 Forest River Berkshire | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Dynamax DX3 | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Dynamax DX3 | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Coachmen Concord | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Coachmen Concord | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Dynamax Force | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Dynamax Force | Lpg systems |
| 2019 Coachmen Shasta | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2019 Coachmen Shasta | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Forest River Salem | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Forest River Salem | Lpg systems |
| 2019 Coachmen Concord | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2019 Coachmen Concord | Lpg systems |
| 2020 Forest River Wildwood | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Forest River Wildwood | Lpg systems |
| Units affected | 4,203 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific RV.
What's the safety risk?
A gas leak increases the risk of fire. If you smell gas fumes, stop using the affected gas system, keep ignition sources away, and contact a franchised Coachmen dealer for recall instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Coachmen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008, 2019, 2020, or 2021 Coachmen RV, including Cross Trek, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Orion, Prism, Pursuit, Chaparral, Salem, Isata, Dynaquest Xl, Berkshire, Sportscoach, DX3, Concord, Force, Shasta, or Wildwood, is included in this recall.
- Review the Coachmen owner notice mailed January 11, 2021 before scheduling the free dealer repair.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to ask about the stove gas-leak repair kit for the Dometic burner cooking stove.
- Reference recall number 20V727 when you call, and ask whether the dealer needs the recall notice at drop-off.
- Avoid using the affected stove until the gasket, washer, bolt, label, and thread-locker repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Coachmen technician installs a remedy kit on the Dometic 3-burner cooking stove. The kit includes gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and 2 round orange labels, addressing the saddle valve bolt and o-ring seal area tied to the gas leak risk. The final dealer repair will be free once it opens. Coachmen has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for the same repair. Bring documentation for any prior related repair and ask the service desk how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 23, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 2, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| January 2, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 2, 2021 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 2, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 11, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V727?
Recall 20V727 covers 4,203 Coachmen RVs equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The stove saddle valve securing bolt can be overtightened, damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak that increases fire risk.
What should I do if my 2008, 2019, 2020, 2021 Coachmen RV is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 20V727. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer and reference recall number 20V727. The dealer will install the remedy kit free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 20V727, the dealer installs a remedy kit with gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and round orange labels free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a continuous gas leak from the Dometic stove connection. NHTSA says a gas leak increases the risk of a fire. Until your VIN is checked and the repair is complete, avoid using the affected stove if you smell gas or suspect a leak.
When did the recall repair begin?
The recall began January 11, 2021. If your RV is included, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer and ask for the remedy kit repair under recall 20V727. You can also reference Coachmen recall number 51-1259 when you call.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V727000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-574-825-4995 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V727 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V727000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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