NHTSA Recall 18V623000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 56 vehicles. It affects 2019 Forest River Berkshire.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V623000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 40-0853 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | September 13, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 9, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Berkshire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors with latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open while moving.
Safety risk
If the door opens while moving it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0853.
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 18V623000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Berkshire | 2019 |
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.