Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V743000 Reported December 1, 2020

Damaged brake hose may result in a leak

Forest River, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 3 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V743000
Manufacturer Campaign
51-1263
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
3
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 1, 2020

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 coachmen galleria motorhomes built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. the outer area of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles may have been damaged during production.

Safety Consequence

The hoses could begin to leak brake fluid, affecting the braking performance of the vehicle, including the potential loss of directional stability when braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dvusa dealers will check the condition of the brake hoses on the front and rear axles and replace them as needed, free of charge. the recall began december 10, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-6310 or daimler vans customer service at 1-877-762-8267. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1263.

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 20V743000 or campaign 51-1263.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V743000

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

What is recall 20V743000?

NHTSA recall 20V743000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 1, 2020. It addresses: Damaged brake hose may result in a leak. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V743000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1263. 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.