Vehicle recall 20V479000 · August 14, 2020
Coachmen Galleria, Crossfit and 1 more model
The awning may deploy while the vehicle is moving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Coachmen Beyond, 2017-2019 Coachmen CrossFit, and 2016-2020 Galleria motorhomes. The awning may deploy while the vehicle is moving.
- Consequence
- An awning that deploys while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a circuit interrupter, free of charge. This recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6310. Forest Rivers's number for this recall is 225-1217.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V479000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 14, 2020
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 225-1217
- Owner notification
- September 23, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,427
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Beyond (2020): 2020
- Coachmen Crossfit (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Coachmen Galleria (2016-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Has your Coachmen been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Coachmen dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.