NHTSA Recall 23V014000: Equipment
Forest River Bus, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17 vehicles. It affects 2021 Forest River Berkshire.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V014000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 42-1594 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | January 20, 2023 |
| Owner notification | February 27, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 coaches. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Safety risk
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional support for the internal components of the gearbox housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Carefree of Colorado Customer Service Phone Number 1-303-469-3324. Forest River Bus' number for this recall is 42-1594.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V014000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Berkshire | 2021 |
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.