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2018 Forest River Berkshire Recall

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Active Safety 2018 Forest River Berkshire Recalls (6)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2018 Forest River Berkshire in Canada.

Ref #2020-446 Campaign : 51-1228 (FL-861)
2020-09-21 51 units

Wheels

Issue Description

On certain motorhomes, the tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may get damaged by contact with the outer wheel. If this happens, the inner tire could lose air pressure. This could overload the outer tire and cause it to fail.

Safety Risk

A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facility to inspect and adjust the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, as needed. The inner valve stems will be replaced, if required.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2020-383 Campaign : 51-1203 (FL-856)
2020-08-18 76 units

Lights And Instruments

Issue Description

Certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis could have a problem with the rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM). This could cause the tail lights not to work properly. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2018-582. Vehicles that had an inspection, but did not have the PDM replaced under the previous recall, require a second repair under this recall.

Safety Risk

Brake lights, marker lights or turn signals that do not work properly could make the vehicle less visible. They could also cause a following driver not to recognize that a vehicle ahead is braking or intends to turn. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorhome to a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facility to replace the PDM..

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2018-613 Campaign : 51-0822
2018-11-05 359 units

Visual System

Issue Description

On certain motorhomes, the motorized windshield shade on the driver's side could lower itself without warning while the vehicle is in motion. This could obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will repair the motorized windshield shade.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (visual system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2018-445 Campaign : FL-783
2018-08-23 8 units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain vehicles equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which could lead to the caliper detaching. Insufficiently torqued fasteners may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate potentially resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, which would result in increased stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks of North America Service Facilities will inspect the bolts, and repair as necessary.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2017-628 Campaign : N/D
2017-12-13 10 units

Electrical

Issue Description

On certain motorhomes, an incorrect circuit breaker may have been installed in the vehicles house distribution subpanel. The internal spring retention mechanism of the incorrect circuit breaker may not properly contact the subpanel, which could cause excessive heat in the circuit, increasing the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a new circuit breaker.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2017-610 Campaign : N/D
2017-12-06 61 287 units

Accessories

Issue Description

On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit www.kidde.com.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (accessories) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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