Front sway bar may detach
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 berkshire manufactured may 29, 2015, to april 26, 2016, and 2016 coachmen cross country recreational vehicles manufactured april 30, 2015, to december 14, 2015 and built on daimler trucks chassis. the front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Safety Consequence
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and daimler trucks dealers will modify the mounting of the sway bar, free of charge. the recall began on june 30, 2016. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. forest river's number for this recall is 40-05032016-0183.
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FAQ: Recall 16V285000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V285000?
NHTSA recall 16V285000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on May 11, 2016. It addresses: Front sway bar may detach. The recall affects approximately 62 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 16V285000 or the manufacturer campaign number 40-05032016-0183. 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.