Brake lights & cruise control issues
Defect Summary
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 berkshire and charleston diesel motorhomes. the chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. two circuits are affected: the one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Safety Consequence
Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Daimler truck north america (dtna) is performing this recall on behalf of forest river. dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. the recall began in january 2013. owners should contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. Pacific time monday through friday, e-mail address dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com, or the customer assistance center at (800) ftl-help after normal business hours.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 13V005000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V005000?
NHTSA recall 13V005000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on January 7, 2013. It addresses: Brake lights & cruise control issues. The recall affects approximately 451 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V005000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-634. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.