2009 Sportscoach Elite recalls and problems
The 2009 Sportscoach Elite has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Sportscoach dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2009 Sportscoach Elite vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2009 Sportscoach Elite recalls
Recall 15V-798: Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.
Recall 11V-065: Equipment
Problem: Coachmen is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Fix: Coachmen is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on february 21, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Sportscoach Elite have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Sportscoach Elite: 15V-798 (equipment), 11V-065 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Sportscoach recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Sportscoach dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.