2021 Forest River Berkshire Class A Motorhomes: Brake Light Reflection Defect
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Class A motorhomes due to brake lights that may not adequately reflect light. The defect affects visibility and compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
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 vehicle lighting component that fails to meet federal safety standards and could reduce visibility, increasing crash risk. However, no injuries or fatalities have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical. Per the rubric, with no reported harm and a theoretical safety risk, the score is at most 3.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Class A motorhomes. The brake lights on these vehicles may not adequately reflect light, which fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, covering lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Brake lights that do not adequately reflect light can make it difficult for other drivers to see the vehicle. This reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Approximately 115 units are affected by this recall. Forest River will notify owners and provide a Reflex Reflector for the brake lights at no charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368 (Forest River recall number 40-1315). They can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Class A Motorhome
- Affected units
- 115
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 (1)
- BERKSHIRE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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