Recall 18V737000: 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017–2019 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2017–2019 Forest River Berkshire +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 19, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 1,017
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017-2019 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Berkshire and Legacy and 2017-2018 Forest River Charleston motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
The risk
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners will be notified and be sent to FCCC authorized service facilities for free repairs. Forest River issued owners an interim notification on November 16, 2018. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-5821. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0893.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Coachmen Cross Country
- 2017 Coachmen Sportscoach
- 2018 Coachmen Sportscoach
- 2019 Coachmen Sportscoach
- 2017 Forest River Berkshire
- 2018 Forest River Berkshire
- 2019 Forest River Berkshire
- 2017 Forest River Charleston
- 2018 Forest River Charleston
- 2017 Forest River Legacy
- 2018 Forest River Legacy
- 2019 Forest River Legacy
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V737000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-0893
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jun 13, 2019
- Components
- Exterior lighting (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology