CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2018 and 2019 Forest River Berkshire recreational vehicles, StarTrans PS2 transit buses, and Glaval Legacy transit buses may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough during assembly. Loose bolts can reduce brake effectiveness.
Reduced braking increases the risk of a crash. If you own one of these vehicles, pay attention to any change in how the brakes feel or perform, and have the vehicle inspected promptly.
The repair is free. Forest River will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts at no charge. For questions, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Berkshire | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Glaval Bus Legacy | 2019 |
| Startrans PS2 | 20182019 |