Recall 18V-768: 2018–2019 Forest River Berkshire, 2018 Forest River Charleston and 3 more
Forest River, Inc. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Oct 31, 2018, covering about 4,790 vehicles.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
The risk
If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-0822.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V768000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Berkshire | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Forest River Charleston | 2018 | All years |
| Forest River FR3 | 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Forest River Georgetown | 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Forest River Legacy | 2019 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V-768?
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
How is recall 18V-768 fixed?
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-0822.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.