2021–2023 40 models Equipment Recall 22V243000 (Forest River 51-1501)
NHTSA recall 22V243000 (Forest River recall 51-1501) covers about 99,190 2021–2023 40 models vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Apr 13, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V243000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Equipment (recreational vehicle/trailer, lpg systems, lines and fittings)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
The risk
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Status: NHTSA lists May 20, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Forest River recall number 51-1501
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V243000 as 51-1501. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "51-1501 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Aurora | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Avenger | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Cedar Creek | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Cherokee | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Columbus | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Impression | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Ozark | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Rainier | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Rockwood | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Sabre | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Salem | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Sandstorm | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Shockwave | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Stealth | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Stealth Evo | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Vengeance | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Vibe | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Wildcat | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Work And Play | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Xlr Toyhauler | 2021–2022 | — |
| Coachmen Adrenaline | 2021–2022 | — |
| Coachmen Apex | 2021–2022 | — |
| Coachmen Catalina | 2021–2022 | — |
| Coachmen Cross Trail | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Freedom Express | 2021–2022 | — |
| Coachmen Freelander | 2022–2023 | — |
| Coachmen Leprechaun | 2021–2023 | — |
| Coachmen Prism | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Spirit | 2021–2022 | — |
| East To West Alta | 2021–2022 | — |
| East To West Della Terra | 2021–2022 | — |
| East To West Silver Lake | 2021–2022 | — |
| Palomino Puma | 2021–2022 | — |
| Prime Time Crusader | 2021–2022 | — |
| Prime Time LaCrosse | 2021–2022 | — |
| Prime Time Sanibel | 2021–2022 | — |
| Prime Time Tracer | 2022 | — |
| Shasta Oasis | 2021–2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 13, 2022
- Owner notification
- May 20, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V243000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V243000 is open, call any Forest River dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V243000 or 51-1501). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V243000?
NHTSA recall 22V243000 (Forest River recall 51-1501) covers about 99,190 2021–2023 40 models vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Apr 13, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V243000?
NHTSA's record for 22V243000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V243000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Forest River dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V243000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 20, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Forest River recall number for 22V243000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 51-1501. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (51-1501) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V243000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V243000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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