| NHTSA Recall # | 159879 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 20V488000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 51-1203 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | BERKSHIRE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of notification | 18/01/21 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 18/08/20 |
| Report created | 19/08/20 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1153 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |