The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V562000·Announced 2021-05-09

Motorhomes recalled for tire valve stem damage and pressure loss risk

Forest River and Coachmen motorhomes (2018-2021) are recalled for tire valve stem damage that may cause pressure loss and crash risk. Owners should seek free replacement from the manufacturer.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm vehicle component defect (tire valve stem failure leading to pressure loss) with no injuries or deaths reported in the source text. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. and Coachmen are recalling certain 2018-2021 motorhomes including Berkshire, Legacy, and Sportscoach models built on Daimler Trucks chassis. The inner wheel tire valve stem extension may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.

Damage to the valve stem extension can result in loss of tire pressure in the inner wheel, which increases the risk of a crash. Approximately 1,000 motorhomes are affected by this recall.

Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Daimler Trucks customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for free inspection and replacement of the valve stem stabilizers. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2018 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome / Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • valve-stem-damage
  • tire-pressure-loss
  • crash-risk
Affected units
1,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • BERKSHIRE
  • LEGACY
  • SPORTSCOACH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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