CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING; SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Berkshire manufactured May 29, 2015, to April 26, 2016, and 2016 Coachmen Cross Country recreational vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to December 14, 2015 and built on Daimler Trucks chassis. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
- Risk
- If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will modify the mounting of the sway bar, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-05032016-0183.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle. Over time, the mounting bolts can bend or loosen, and the sway bar may detach from the axle, which affects handling.
A detached sway bar can make the vehicle harder to control and increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected motorhomes should not wait to have this addressed.
The repair is free. Daimler Trucks dealers will modify the sway bar mounting at no charge, and Forest River will notify owners directly. To check whether your vehicle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls, or contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference Forest River recall number 40-05032016-0183.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Cross Country | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Berkshire | 20162017 |