NHTSA Recall 20V161000: Caliper (service brakes)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 53 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Coachmen Sportscoach.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V161000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-1152 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | March 19, 2020 |
| Owner notification | April 20, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Berkshire and Sportscoach motorhomes equipped with air disc brakes. 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 (DTNA) dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Forest River's number for this recall is FL-845.
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 20V161000
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.