FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE 2019: TIRES:VALVE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V562000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-11-24 2020-09-17 2020-09-17

Production Dates: 2017-08-14 - 2019-01-22

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51-1228

Component: TIRES:VALVE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1000

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018-2020 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Legacy and 2018-2021 Berkshire motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks "DTNA" chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.

Consequence

Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, or replace as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1228. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.

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.