FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE (2021) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 coaches due to risk of awning extending unintentionally during transit, potentially causing crashes. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 coaches because the retractable awning can extend unintentionally while moving, creating a distraction that might cause a crash. This affects coaches purchased between specific dates and requires a free repair to prevent the hazard. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80415-forest-river-2021-berkshire-coach-recall-awning-may-extend-unintentionally.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80415-forest-river-2021-berkshire-coach-recall-awning-may-extend-unintentionally · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V014000
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“Forest River 2021 Berkshire Coach Recall: Awning May Extend Unintentionally.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80415-forest-river-2021-berkshire-coach-recall-awning-may-extend-unintentionally. Based on NHTSA recall #23V014000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V014000).
Why it’s dangerous
The awning may extend unintentionally during transit, becoming a distraction that could lead to a crash. This happens because the awning's mechanism isn't properly secured, allowing it to deploy unexpectedly while the coach is moving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 models purchased between specific dates are most at risk. The hazard primarily affects coaches used for transit where the awning could extend unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 models. The recall was notified to owners via mail on February 27, 2023, and the specific model number is mentioned in the recall notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Carefree of Colorado at 1-303-469-3324 for free repairs.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install additional support for the internal components of the gearbox housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Carefree of Colorado Customer Service Phone Number 1-303-469-3324. Forest River Bus' number for this recall is 42-1594.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The awning may extend unintentionally during transit, creating a distraction that could lead to a crash.
How can I tell if my coach is affected?
Check if you own a 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 model, as this specific model is recalled.
What should I do if I have this coach?
Contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Carefree of Colorado at 1-303-469-3324 for a free repair.
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 23V014000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 23V014000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install additional support for the internal components of the gearbox housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Carefree of Colorado Customer Service Phone Number 1-303-469-3324. Forest River Bus' number for this recall is 42-1594. 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 #23V014000 (January 20, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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