NHTSA Recall 18V770000: Caliper (service brakes)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 182 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Forest River Berkshire.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V770000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 35;5C-0897 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | October 31, 2018 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Berkshire recreational vehicles and StarTrans PS2 transit buses and 2019 Glaval Legacy transit buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 35 and 5C-0897.
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 18V770000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Berkshire | 2018, 2019 |
| Glaval Bus Legacy | 2019 |
| Startrans PS2 | 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.