Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V161000 Reported March 19, 2020

Insufficiently tightened brake caliper bolts

Forest River, Inc. · Service Brakes, Air · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V161000
Manufacturer Campaign
51-1152
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
53
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 19, 2020

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2020 berkshire and sportscoach motorhomes equipped with air disc brakes. the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Safety Consequence

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and daimler trucks (dtna) dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. the recall began april 20, 2020. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. forest river's number for this recall is fl-845.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V161000 or campaign 51-1152.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V161000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V161000?

NHTSA recall 20V161000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 19, 2020. It addresses: Insufficiently tightened brake caliper bolts. The recall affects approximately 53 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V161000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1152. 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.