NHTSA Recall 13V005000: Cruise control (vehicle speed control) and 2 other components
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 451 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Berkshire.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V005000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-634 |
| Components | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › CRUISE CONTROL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | January 7, 2013 |
| Owner notification | January 2, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Safety risk
Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is performing this recall on behalf of Forest River. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began in January 2013. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com, or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours.
Notes
Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-634.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V005000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Berkshire | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Forest River Charleston | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.