Recall 18V770000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 18V770000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on October 31, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 182.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on November 21, 2018.
- Production dates listed: March 29, 2018 to October 19, 2018.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Berkshire recreational vehicles and StarTrans PS2 transit buses and 2019 Glaval Legacy transit buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence (official text)
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 35 and 5C-0897.
Notes and contacts as published
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Manufacturer campaign number: 35;5C-0897.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | BERKSHIRE | 2018 to 2019 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2018 Forest River Berkshire listed in the notice
- 2019 Forest River Berkshire listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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