FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE (2016) recall — Steering
Forest River recalls 2016-2017 Berkshire motorhomes with faulty power steering hoses that could cause electrical arcing and fire if power steering fluid leaks.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2016-2017 Berkshire motorhomes due to a power steering hose that may rub against the starter motor, causing electrical arcing and potential fire if power steering fluid leaks. This hazard affects vehicles with specific model years and chassis types. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226919-forest-river-2016-berkshire-motorhome-recall-fire-risk-from-power.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226919-forest-river-2016-berkshire-motorhome-recall-fire-risk-from-power · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V179000
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“Forest River 2016 Berkshire Motorhome Recall: Fire Risk from Power Steering Fluid Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226919-forest-river-2016-berkshire-motorhome-recall-fire-risk-from-power. Based on NHTSA recall #18V179000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V179000).
Why it’s dangerous
The power steering hose may rub against the starter motor, causing electrical arcing. If power steering fluid leaks, this arcing can lead to a fire. The hazard occurs when the hose is routed incorrectly and the fluid leaks, creating a fire risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire motorhomes, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, and 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder models built on Freightliner chassis are affected. Those who use these motorhomes for extended periods with the power steering system active are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome has a 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country or Pathfinder, or 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy model built on Freightliner chassis. The recall began on April 13, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Forest River, Freightliner, Coachmen, or Glaval customer service using the provided phone numbers to get the fix.
Get Power Steering Hose Rerouted
Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to prevent rubbing against the starter motor and reduce fire risk.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or Glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0665.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis.
How can I fix this issue?
Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance and prevent rubbing against the starter motor, free of charge.
When did this recall start?
The recall began on April 13, 2018.
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 18V179000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V179000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or Glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0665. 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 #18V179000 (March 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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