Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 17, 2020
Forest River Berkshire (2020) Tires: Risk of Tire Pressure Loss from Valve Stem Damage
Forest River recalls 2020 Berkshire motorhomes for potential tire valve stem damage that could cause loss of tire pressure, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free inspection or replacement.
Forest River is recalling 2020 Berkshire motorhomes due to a risk that tire valve stems could become damaged, leading to loss of tire pressure and potential crashes. This affects owners who need to have the valve stems inspected or replaced by the manufacturer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79533-forest-river-berkshire-2020-tires-risk-of-tire-pressure-loss.
“Forest River Berkshire (2020) Tires: Risk of Tire Pressure Loss from Valve Stem Damage.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79533-forest-river-berkshire-2020-tires-risk-of-tire-pressure-loss. Based on NHTSA recall #20V562000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V562000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on September 17, 2020, that Forest River is recalling certain motorhomes due to a tire hazard. The valve stem extension may become damaged, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Forest River or DTNA for free inspections or replacements.
How to tell if you have it
Coachmen Sportscoach, 2018-2020
Forest River Berkshire, 2018-2021
Forest River Legacy, 2018-2020
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, or replace as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
The hazard
Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Forest River, Inc. has 412 other recalls on record since September 30, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include Forest River Campsite Reserve Recall: Unsecured Refrigerator Hazard (October 19, 2026), Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer Recall: Fire Risk from Wiring (October 16, 2026), and Forest River 2026 Forester Recall: Incorrect Tire Inflation Risk (October 5, 2026). NHTSA has received 1 owner complaint for the 2018 Forest River Berkshire as of June 21, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2020 Berkshire motorhome was built on a Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. The recall began November 24, 2020, and affects specific model years.
Brand
Forest River
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Forest River or DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 for free inspection or replacement of the valve stem stabilizers.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, or replace as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1228. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
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 20V562000 — Forest River Berkshire (2020) Tires: Risk of Tire Pressure Loss from Valve Stem Damage
Hello,
I own a Forest River Berkshire (2020) Tires: Risk of Tire Pressure Loss from Valve Stem Damage that is covered by recall 20V562000 from Forest River.
The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, or replace as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1228. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.
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.
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.
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