The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V488000·Announced 2020-08-18

Forest River Recalls Motorhomes With Potential Rear Light Malfunctions

Forest River is recalling specific 2017-2020 motorhomes because a damaged Power Distribution Module may cause rear marker, brake, or turn signal lights to stop working.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where non-functioning lights increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Charleston, 2017-2019 Legacy, 2017-2020 Berkshire, 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, and 2017-2020 Sportscoach motorhomes. These vehicles were built on certain FCCC XB and XC chassis that previously received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18V-763.

The rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing. This defect can result in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the old Power Distribution Module with a new one free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
COACHMEN, FOREST RIVER SPORTSCOACH, BERKSHIRE, CROSS COUNTRY, LEGACY
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Affected units
1,547

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 (5)

  • SPORTSCOACH
  • BERKSHIRE
  • CROSS COUNTRY
  • LEGACY
  • CHARLESTON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.