FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Forest River recalls 2019 Berkshire RVs with loose brake caliper bolts that could reduce braking effectiveness and increase crash risk. Owners must have bolts checked free by authorized service.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2019 Berkshire recreational vehicles due to brake caliper mounting bolts that may not be tightened enough. This could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223817-forest-river-berkshire-2019-recalls-loose-brake-bolts-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223817-forest-river-berkshire-2019-recalls-loose-brake-bolts-risk-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V770000
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“Forest River Berkshire 2019 Recalls: Loose Brake Bolts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223817-forest-river-berkshire-2019-recalls-loose-brake-bolts-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V770000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V770000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, making it harder to stop the vehicle safely. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during sudden stops or on steep inclines.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Forest River Berkshire recreational vehicles and StarTrans PS2 transit buses are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential brake failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018-2019 Forest River Berkshire recreational vehicles and StarTrans PS2 transit buses. The recall began November 21, 2018, so vehicles purchased after that date are not affected.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-642-3112 to have the brake caliper mounting bolts checked by authorized service facilities.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 35 and 5C-0897.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, reducing brake effectiveness and increasing crash risk.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2019 Forest River Berkshire recreational vehicle or StarTrans PS2 transit bus. The recall began November 21, 2018, so vehicles purchased after that date are not affected.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 to have the brake caliper mounting bolts checked by authorized service facilities for free.
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 18V770000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V770000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 35 and 5C-0897. 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 #18V770000 (October 31, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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