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2020 Coachmen Pursuit

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 26, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 8, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2020 Coachmen Pursuit, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V487000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Jul 8, 2022
172 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-1533View on NHTSA.gov
20V727000

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Nov 23, 2020
4,203 units potentially affected
The defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
The risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 51-1259View on NHTSA.gov
20V304000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

May 27, 2020
1,140 units potentially affected
The defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Coachmen Mirada and Pursuit Class A motorhomes. The gasoline-powered generator fuel supply hose may leak.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel hose, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1168.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 310-1168View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Apr 26, 2021

STEERING TIRE G670 RV UNISTEEL 245/70R19.5 LOAD RANGE G ON MY CLASS A MOTORHOME IS 'OUT OF ROUND' AND COULD NOT ALIGN PROPERLY BY PEACH STATE FREIGHTLINER IN JEFFERSON, GA I CONTACTED GOODYEAR OF PROBLEM/WARRANTY AND I HAVE YET TO FIND ANY FORD DEALER OR GOODYEAR REPRESENTATIVE WHO CAN ORDER THIS TIRE OR GET THIS TIRE OR SUPPLY ME ANY INFORMATION TO BUY OR WARRANTY THIS TIRE...FOREST RIVER THE MANUFACTURER SAYS CALL FORD...FORD SENDS YOU TO MOTORHOME ASSISTANCE CENTER WHO WILL GIVE YOU LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE (CAR) DEALERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO HELP OR ORDER THIS TIRE...I'M COMPLETELY BAFFLED AS IF I DON'T GET THIS FIXED IT WILL RUIN THE OTHER STEERING TIRE...LOCAL TRUCK STOP (PETRO) CAN'T EVEN HELP - WHAT IF I HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE FREEWAY AND THEY CAN'T EVEN GET ONE TIRE FROM GOODYEAR. I'VE CALLED RV DEALERS WITHIN 100 MILES OF MY HOME AND THEY CAN'T HELP. MAYBE THE PANDEMIC HAS CREATED THIS IN MANUFACTURING WHERE THEY ARE OVERWHELMED TO SUSTAIN INVENTORY BUT AT THIS MOMENT I CANNOT FIND ANYONE WHO CAN GET ME A TIRE TO PURCHASE WITHOUT EVEN CONSIDERING A WARRANTY.*DT

NHTSA ID
11414004
Incident
Apr 22, 2021
Mileage
12,200 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

CV1-4

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

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Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Coachmen Pursuit by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2023210—
2022010—
2021100—
2020Viewing130—
2019010—
2018010—
2017010—
2016030—
2015120—
2014340—
2013040—
2012130—
2011030—
2010020—
2009020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.