Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V158000 Reported March 19, 2020

Shifter cable may disconnect from transmission

Forest River, Inc. · Power Train · 60 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V158000
Manufacturer Campaign
51-1149
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
60
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 19, 2020

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016 coachmen orion, 2019-2020 lone star handicap vans, and 2016-2018 dynamax rev vehicles. the transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.

Safety Consequence

The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and fiat chrysler usa dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. the recall began april 20, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or chrysler (fca) ram trucks at 1-866-726-4636. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1149.

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 20V158000 or campaign 51-1149.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V158000

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

What is recall 20V158000?

NHTSA recall 20V158000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 19, 2020. It addresses: Shifter cable may disconnect from transmission. The recall affects approximately 60 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V158000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1149. 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.