NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10145691: 2018, 2019 Coachmen Brookstone

Official manufacturer communication context for 2018, 2019 Coachmen Brookstone, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10145691 summary graphic for 2018, 2019 Coachmen Brookstone
10145691NHTSA document ID
Technical service bulletincommunication type
10affected product rows
80/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?The nuisance issue enunciates by either blowing the protective fuse, opening the circuit breaker in the furnace circuit, or rendering the furnace inoperative. Our testing has shown that in ALL instances the furnace fails in a safe manner.?

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
CoachmenBrookstone2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
CoachmenChaparral2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
CoachmenFreedom Express2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
CoachmenViking2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest RiverPalomino2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest RiverPrime Time2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest RiverRiverstone2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest RiverSalem2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest RiverShasta2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Forest RiverWildwood2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10145691?

Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?The nuisance issue enunciates by either blowing the protective fuse, opening the circuit breaker in the furnace circuit, or rendering the furnace inoperative. Our testing has shown that in ALL instances the furnace fails in a safe manner.?

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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