Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 18, 2020
Forest River Berkshire 2020: Non-functioning exterior lights increase crash risk
Forest River recalls 2020 Berkshire motorhomes with faulty rear lights that may cause crashes. Owners must get free PDM replacement by January 18, 2021.
“Forest River Berkshire 2020: Non-functioning exterior lights increase crash risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79534-forest-river-berkshire-2020-non-functioning-exterior-lights-increase-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #20V488000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V488000).
NHTSA announced on August 18, 2020, that Forest River is recalling certain motorhomes due to non-functioning exterior marker lights. The agency said the defect increases the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks dealers for a free replacement of the Power Distribution Module.
How to tell if you have it
Forest River Berkshire, 2017-2020
Forest River Charleston, 2017-2018
Forest River Legacy, 2017-2019
Coachmen Cross Country, 2017
Sportscoach, 2017-2020
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the old Power Distribution Module (PDM) with a new PDM, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
The hazard
The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Forest River, Inc. has 412 other recalls on record since 2009-09-30. Other recent recalls include the Forest River Campsite Reserve Recall (2026-10-19), the Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer Recall (2026-10-16), and the Forest River 2026 Forester Recall (2026-10-05). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Chrysler 2026 Ram 1500 recall (2026-07-01), the BMW 2026 228i Gran Coupe recall (2026-02-04), and the Ford Expedition 2025 recall (2026-09-22).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Berkshire motorhome was built on FCCC XB or XC chassis between 2017-2020. The recall covers models that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18V-763.
Brand
Forest River
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-800-547-0712 to get the free PDM replacement from a Daimler dealer.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Forest Rivers will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the old Power Distribution Module (PDM) with a new PDM, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . Forest's number for this recall is 51-1203.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 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 20V488000 — Forest River Berkshire 2020: Non-functioning exterior lights increase crash risk
Hello,
I own a Forest River Berkshire 2020: Non-functioning exterior lights increase crash risk that is covered by recall 20V488000 from Forest River.
The official recall notice states: Forest Rivers will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the old Power Distribution Module (PDM) with a new PDM, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . Forest's number for this recall is 51-1203.
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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