The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V161000·Announced 2020-03-19

Forest River Recalls 2019-2020 Motorhomes Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

Forest River is recalling 2019-2020 Berkshire and Sportscoach motorhomes because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces brake effectiveness and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Berkshire and Sportscoach motorhomes equipped with air disc brakes. The recall addresses a defect where the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened during manufacturing.

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. This defect affects the service brakes, specifically the air disc caliper components.

Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks (DTNA) dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or Forest River's recall number FL-845 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER, COACHMEN BERKSHIRE, SPORTSCOACH
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
53

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • BERKSHIRE
  • SPORTSCOACH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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