Vehicle recall 22V489000 · July 8, 2022
2022 Coachmen Apex
The tail lights may have been incorrectly wired to an "ON/OFF" switch, which can cause the brake or tail lights to not illuminate when the switch is in the "off" position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Apex travel trailers. The tail lights may have been incorrectly wired to an "ON/OFF" switch, which can cause the brake or tail lights to not illuminate when the switch is in the "off" position.
- Consequence
- Brake or tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will rewire the tail lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-358-0401. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-1535.
- 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
- 22V489000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 2022
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 220-1535
- Owner notification
- August 9, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 43
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights; Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Apex (2022): 2022
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