NHTSA Recall 16V285000: Stabilizer bar (suspension) and steering
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 62 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Coachmen Cross Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V285000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 40-05032016-0183 |
| Components | SUSPENSION › FRONT › STABILIZER BAR; STEERING |
| Report received | May 11, 2016 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Berkshire manufactured May 29, 2015, to April 26, 2016, and 2016 Coachmen Cross Country recreational vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to December 14, 2015 and built on Daimler Trucks chassis. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Safety risk
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will modify the mounting of the sway bar, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-05032016-0183.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V285000
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.