CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:VALVE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The valve stem extension on the inner wheel of these motorhomes can come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening. Over time, this contact can damage the valve stem extension, which may cause the inner tire to lose pressure and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Daimler Trucks North America will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers and replace them as needed. Owners can contact Forest River customer service or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to arrange the inspection. Forest River's recall number is 51-1228 and DTNA's is FL-861.
If you own one of the affected vehicles, contact an authorized dealer for the repair and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Sportscoach | 201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Berkshire | 2018201920202021 |
| Forest River Legacy | 201820192020 |