Recall 23V-014: 2021 Forest River Berkshire

Forest River Bus, LLC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 20, 2023, covering about 17 vehicles.

NHTSA number
23V-014
Report date
Jan 20, 2023
Vehicles affected
17
Owners notified
Feb 27, 2023

The problem

Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 coaches. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

The risk

An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerForest River Bus, LLC
ComponentEquipment
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number23V014000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Forest River Berkshire2021All 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 23V-014?

Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 coaches. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

How is recall 23V-014 fixed?

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.

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.