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2018 Forest River Legacy problems

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Owner complaints
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Recalls
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Service bulletins
3

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Tires: valveReported September 17, 2020 · 1,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Legacy and 2018-2021 Berkshire motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Risk
Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, or replace as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1228. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.

Recall number 20V562000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: turn signalReported August 18, 2020 · 1,547 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Charleston, 2017-2019 Legacy, 2017-2020 Berkshire, 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, and 2017-2020 Sportscoach motorhomes built on certain FCCC XB and XC chassis that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18V‑763. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest Rivers will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the old Power Distribution Module (PDM) with a new PDM, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712 . Forest's number for this recall is 51-1203.

Recall number 20V488000 · Recall details

Exterior lightingReported October 19, 2018 · 1,017 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017-2019 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Berkshire and Legacy and 2017-2018 Forest River Charleston motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Risk
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners will be notified and be sent to FCCC authorized service facilities for free repairs. Forest River issued owners an interim notification on November 16, 2018. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑3112 or Coachmen customer service at 1‑574‑825‑5821. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0893.

Recall number 18V737000 · Recall details

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