8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2015

THE COAST DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-9511	94-2490990
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

350 Woodview Avenue, Morgan Hill, California	95037
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 782-6686

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On January 20, 2015, the Company issued a press release to report that it has been appointed by The Priority RV Dealer Network, or Priority, as one of the preferred suppliers of RV aftermarket parts and accessories to the RV dealers in the Priority RV Network. According to Priority, its dealer network is comprised of approximately 100 independently-owned RV dealerships in the United States. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 to, and incorporated by reference into, this Form 8-K is a copy of that press release.

In accordance with General Instruction B. 2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report and Exhibit 99.1 hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information or that Exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press release issued on January 20, 2015 reporting the appointment by The Priority RV Dealer Network of the Company as one of the preferred suppliers of RV aftermarket parts and accessories to the RV Dealers in its Network.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	THE COAST DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC.
Date: January 21, 2015	By:	/s/ SANDRA A. KNELL
		Sandra A. Knell,
		Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press release issued on January 20, 2015 reporting the appointment by The Priority RV Dealer Network of the Company as one of the preferred suppliers of RV aftermarket parts and accessories to the RV Dealers in its Network.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release

The Coast Distribution System named as a Preferred Supplier

to the Priority RV Dealer Network

MORGAN HILL, Calif., Jan. 20, 2015 – The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (NYSE MKT: CRV), one of North America’s largest aftermarket suppliers of replacement parts, accessories and supplies for the recreational vehicle (RV) and outdoor recreation industries, today announced that the Priority RV Network designated Coast as one of the preferred suppliers of after-market parts and accessories to the Priority Network of RV dealers.

The Priority RV Network is the largest selling RV dealer group in the United States. The network is comprised of independently-owned RV dealers that currently own and operate 101 RV dealerships nationwide. Those dealerships sell new and pre-owned RVs and operate Priority RV parts stores at which the dealers sell after-market parts and accessories to RV owners and other retail customers.

As one of the preferred suppliers, Coast will be selling RV after-market parts and accessories to Priority RV Network dealers from all 13 of Coast’s warehouse and distribution centers in the United States. In addition, Coast will be developing exclusive merchandising programs designed to enhance its visibility and increase its sales to Priority RV Network dealers.

“We’re very pleased to partner with Coast in the strategically important parts and accessories category,” stated Michael Peay, President of Priority RV Network. “Priority RV parts stores have a primary goal of providing our customers with the best value and broadest selection of products to enhance their RV lifestyle.”

“At Coast, we are very excited about the opportunity to be a preferred supplier to the largest RV dealer and service network in the United States,” stated Jim Musbach, President and CEO of Coast. “Priority member dealers are among the best in the business, and we’re looking forward to working with them to increase their parts and accessory business.”

About The Coast Distribution System

The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (www.coastdistribution.com) is one of North America’s largest wholesale aftermarket suppliers of replacement parts, supplies and accessories for the recreational vehicle (RV) and outdoor recreation markets. Coast supplies more than 10,000 products through 13 distribution centers located in the United States and 4 distribution centers in Canada. Most of Coast’s customers consist of independently owned RV dealers, supply stores and service centers. Coast is a publicly traded company, and its shares are listed on the NYSE MKT under the ticker symbol “CRV”.

Contacts:

Sandra Knell, CFO

408-782-6686 / sknell@coastdist.com

Or

Renee Ketels

Lambert, Edwards & Associates

616-233-0500 / rketels@lambert-edwards.com