Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Coachmen Apex peaked in 2024, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2021 Coachmen Apex
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 10, 2024 to May 10, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year199k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2021 trailer
Severity index0.02021 trailers average 7.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2021 Coachmen Apex name structure
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2021 Coachmen Apex
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-243 | Apr 13, 2022 | Quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak | Equipment | 99,190 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 Coachmen Apex
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 10, 2024Failure Apr 22, 202410,000 milesSan Pedro, CAStructure
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Coachman Apex Trailer. The contact stated that while preparing for a trip and inspecting the trailer, it was discovered that the front section of the trailers chassis had fractured and separated. The contact considered the trailer unsafe to use after discovering the failure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
NHTSA complaint 11588141
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 511377 Aug 2, 2021 ยท Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully retracting.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.