Recall 21V350 affects 39 2021 Forest River Coachmen travel trailers with a miswired breakaway switch power lead. Free repair at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 39 2021 Coachmen Spirit travel trailers because the breakaway switch power lead is wired incorrectly and can lose power. If the switch loses power, the trailer brakes do not engage during a breakaway, increasing crash risk; Forest River dealers will correct the wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The breakaway switch on a 2021 Forest River Coachmen Spirit Travel Trailer is the emergency switch for the trailer brakes. It is tied to the trailer battery so that, if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the switch has constant power and can apply the trailer brakes.
On affected trailers, the power lead for that switch was wired to the wrong battery disconnect terminal. That means the switch is not connected to the correct constant-power lug, the battery connection that stays live for this safety circuit. If the trailer separates while that lead has no power, the breakaway switch will not have the electrical feed it needs to activate the trailer brakes.
There is no warning sign before failure. The wiring error sits at the battery disconnect, so an owner will not hear, feel, or see a change during normal towing.
Who's affected?
| 2021 Forest River Coachmen | Switch |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 39 |
Not every 2021 Forest River Coachmen trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the breakaway switch lacks power, the trailer brakes can fail to engage, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure. Until the repair is complete, use extra caution when towing and schedule service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Forest River Coachmen is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free breakaway-switch rewiring that restores power to the trailer brake switch.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, or reference recall number 21V350 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the repair is complete; the breakaway brakes need power to engage if the trailer separates.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician rewires the breakaway switch so the switch has the correct power connection. That switch is the trailer safety device that activates the trailer brakes if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, so the wiring work needs to be handled as a recall repair. Parts and labor are covered, and the dealer performs the rewiring free of charge under recall 21V350.
Timeline
| May 14, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 9, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 23, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| June 23, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 23, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V350?
Recall 21V350 covers 39 2021 Forest River Coachmen Spirit travel trailers with a breakaway switch power lead wired incorrectly. If the switch loses power, the trailer brakes can fail to engage after separation, raising crash risk. Forest River dealers will rewire the breakaway switch for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Forest River Coachmen is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 21V350. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer and ask for the breakaway switch rewiring. Reference Forest River recall number 220-1336 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 Forest River will rewire the breakaway switch free of charge at a franchised Forest River dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the trailer brakes can fail to engage if the breakaway switch loses power. That raises crash risk if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free breakaway switch rewiring with a Forest River dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V350000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-825-8205 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V350 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V350000 |
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 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →