NHTSA Recall 18V737000: Exterior lighting
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,017 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Coachmen Cross Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V737000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-0893 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | October 19, 2018 |
| Owner notification | June 13, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017-2019 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Berkshire and Legacy and 2017-2018 Forest River Charleston motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. 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.
Safety risk
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners will be notified and be sent to FCCC authorized service facilities for free repairs. Forest River issued owners an interim notification on November 16, 2018. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-5821. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0893.
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 18V737000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Cross Country | 2017 |
| Coachmen Sportscoach | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Forest River Berkshire | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Forest River Charleston | 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Legacy | 2017, 2018, 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.