Recall 20V488000: 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017–2020 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2017–2020 Forest River Berkshire +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Aug 18, 2020
Vehicles affected
1,547
Models
5
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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

Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Forest Rivers will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the old Power Distribution Module (PDM) with a new PDM, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . Forest's number for this recall is 51-1203.

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

Details

NHTSA campaign
20V488000
Manufacturer campaign
51-1203
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Owner letters
Jan 18, 2021
Components
Electrical system (Electrical System); Exterior lighting:brake lights (Lighting); Exterior lighting:turn signal (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