Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V770000 Reported October 31, 2018

Insufficiently tightened brake caliper bolts

Forest River, Inc. · Service Brakes, Air · 182 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V770000
Manufacturer Campaign
35;5C-0897
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
182
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 31, 2018

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2019 forest river berkshire recreational vehicles and startrans ps2 transit buses and 2019 glaval legacy transit buses. 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 north america (dtna) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall began november 21, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-3112. forest river's number for this recall is 35 and 5c-0897.

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 18V770000 or campaign 35;5C-0897.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V770000

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

What is recall 18V770000?

NHTSA recall 18V770000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on October 31, 2018. It addresses: Insufficiently tightened brake caliper bolts. The recall affects approximately 182 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 18V770000 or the manufacturer campaign number 35;5C-0897. 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.