2019–2020 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019–2020 Forest River Berkshire Recall: Brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened
NHTSA campaign 20V161000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Mar 19, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Berkshire and Sportscoach motorhomes equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks (DTNA) dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Forest River's number for this recall is FL-845.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Coachmen | Sportscoach | 2019, 2020 |
| Forest River | Berkshire | 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V161000 (manufacturer number 51-1152). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.