NHTSA Recall 20V562000: Valve (tires)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Coachmen Sportscoach.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V562000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-1228 |
| Component | TIRES › VALVE |
| Report received | September 17, 2020 |
| Owner notification | November 24, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Legacy and 2018-2021 Berkshire motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Safety risk
Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, or replace as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1228. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.
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 20V562000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Sportscoach | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Forest River Berkshire | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Forest River Legacy | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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.