FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE (2019) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2019 Berkshire motorhomes with doors that may open while moving, increasing injury or crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free door latch adjustments.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the door opens while moving it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Berkshire motorhomes because their entry doors might open while moving, which could lead to injury or a crash. Affected owners should have the door latch rod adjusted for free by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223815-forest-river-2019-berkshire-motorhome-door-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223815-forest-river-2019-berkshire-motorhome-door-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V623000
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“Forest River 2019 Berkshire Motorhome Door Recall: Risk of Injury During Movement.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223815-forest-river-2019-berkshire-motorhome-door-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #18V623000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V623000).
Why it’s dangerous
The door latch rod may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is in motion. This could cause the door to swing open during driving, potentially leading to injury or a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Forest River Berkshire motorhomes are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the door opens while moving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Forest River Berkshire motorhome has entry doors with latch rods that may be improperly adjusted. The recall began October 9, 2018, and applies to specific models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River Customer Service
Call 1-574-522-1368 to schedule a door latch rod adjustment at a dealer.
Have Door Latch Rod Adjusted
Dealers will adjust the door latch rod for free to prevent the door from opening while moving.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0853.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The door latch rod may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open while moving, which could cause injury or a crash.
How can I tell if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your 2019 Forest River Berkshire motorhome has entry doors with latch rods that may be improperly adjusted. The recall began October 9, 2018.
What should I do if I own an affected motorhome?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368 to arrange a free door latch rod adjustment at a dealer.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V623000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V623000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0853. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V623000 (September 13, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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