Recall 22V135 covers 1,009 2022 Coachmen travel trailers and fifth wheels for loose shore-power wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 1,009 2022 Freedom Express, Cherokee, Sabre, Apex, Spirit, Catalina, Work And Play, Cardinal, Vengeance, Xlr Toyhauler, and Aurora travel trailers and fifth wheels because the wire cord at the 50AMP shore power inlet can be loose. Loose wires can touch each other and short, increasing fire risk, and Coachmen dealers will inspect and repair the connection free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 50AMP shore power inlet is the connection point where a campground or external power cord feeds electricity into the 2022 Coachmen travel trailer or fifth wheel. Behind that inlet, a 6AWG wire cord is secured to a lug so shore power reaches the trailer's electrical system without movement at the connection.
On the affected Freedom Express, Cherokee, Sabre, Apex, Spirit, Catalina, Work And Play, Cardinal, Vengeance, Xlr Toyhauler, and Aurora units, the wire connection at the rear of the 50AMP inlet was not tightened properly. The supplier used a harder lug material than specified, and the Phillips head stamping was not deep enough, so the screw did not clamp the wire as designed. A loose power connection creates resistance and heat at the inlet instead of carrying power cleanly.
The warning signs are loss of power inside the trailer or the smell of smoke near the power inlet area. If either shows up, stop using shore power and have the dealer inspect the inlet connection.
Who's affected?
The listed trailer lines share the same 50A inlet part, with coverage tied to both the RV/trailer equipment category and the electrical system.
| 2022 Coachmen Freedom Express | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2022 Coachmen Freedom Express | electrical system |
| 2022 Forest River Cherokee | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Forest River Cherokee | electrical system |
| 2022 Forest River Sabre | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Forest River Sabre | electrical system |
| 2022 Coachmen Apex | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Coachmen Apex | electrical system |
| 2022 Coachmen Spirit | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Coachmen Spirit | electrical system |
| 2022 Coachmen Catalina | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Coachmen Catalina | electrical system |
| 2022 Coachmen Work And Play | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Coachmen Work And Play | electrical system |
| 2022 Forest River Cardinal | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Forest River Cardinal | electrical system |
| 2022 Forest River Vengeance | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Forest River Vengeance | electrical system |
| 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler | electrical system |
| 2022 Coachmen Aurora | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Coachmen Aurora | electrical system |
| Units affected | 1,009 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the list, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose shore cord inlet wiring can touch and create an electrical short, increasing the risk of fire. Loss of power or a smoke smell is a warning sign. If either happens, stop using shore power and contact a Coachmen dealer for service. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Coachmen Freedom Express, Cherokee, Sabre, Apex, Spirit, Catalina, Work And Play, Cardinal, Vengeance, Xlr Toyhauler, or Aurora trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free shore-cord-inlet replacement that fixes the loose wiring at the shore power inlet.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V135 when you call.
- Avoid connecting the trailer to shore power until the repair is complete, and ask the dealer for storage guidance if you need to use the trailer before service.
- Call Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-4995 with recall questions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician replaces the shore cord inlet and checks that the shore power connection uses the correct parts and procedure. The replacement and related recall work are free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for a repair within this defect, submit the service invoice to the Forest River warranty manager for your model line to claim a refund. Keep prior repair paperwork, because the dealer still needs to inspect or perform the recall to confirm the correct repair.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 8, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 5, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 18, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| April 18, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 18, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V135?
Recall 22V135 covers 1,009 2022 Coachmen and Forest River travel trailers and fifth wheels with a loose wire cord at the back of the shore power inlet. Loose wires can contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace the shore cord inlet for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Coachmen Freedom Express is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 22V135. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer and ask for the shore cord inlet replacement. Reference recall number 22V135 or Forest River recall number 51-1485 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will replace the shore cord inlet free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at the dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an electrical short at the shore power inlet. If the loose wire cord contacts another wire, the short can increase the risk of a fire. Until the dealer completes the repair, use extra caution around the shore power connection and ask the dealer for model-specific guidance.
When were owners notified about recall 22V135?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on April 5, 2022. If you bought the trailer used or never received that letter, the free repair still applies. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Coachmen dealer with recall number 22V135 or Forest River recall number 51-1485.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V135000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-574-825-4995 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V135 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V135000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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