Recall 18V737 covers 1,017 2017-2019 Forest River motorhomes with rear lights that fail. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 1,017 2017-2019 Berkshire, Cross Country, Sportscoach, Legacy, and Charleston motorhomes because damage to the rear mounted Power Distribution Module can leave rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals inoperative. Nonfunctioning lights can increase crash risk, and the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The rear mounted Power Distribution Module on the 2017-2019 Forest River Berkshire, Cross Country, Sportscoach, Legacy, and Charleston motorhomes is an electrical control box on the Freightliner chassis. It distributes power to rear lighting circuits, including the rear marker lights, brake lights, and turn signals, so other drivers can see the motorhome and read your braking or turning intent.
On affected motorhomes, the circuit board inside that module was damaged during manufacturing. Freightliner traced the problem to improper seating of the circuit board in a clamping fixture during soldering. That damage interferes with the lighting circuits, which stops one or more rear lights from working.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first sign is the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not activating when they should.
Who's affected?
Spans five motorhome lines across the 2017, 2018, and 2019 model years, all with exterior lighting listed as the affected component.
| 2019 Forest River Berkshire | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2017 Coachmen Cross Country | Exterior lighting |
| 2018 Coachmen Sportscoach | Exterior lighting |
| 2017 Coachmen Sportscoach | Exterior lighting |
| 2017 Forest River Legacy | Exterior lighting |
| 2017 Forest River Charleston | Exterior lighting |
| 2019 Coachmen Sportscoach | Exterior lighting |
| 2018 Forest River Berkshire | Exterior lighting |
| 2017 Forest River Berkshire | Exterior lighting |
| 2018 Forest River Charleston | Exterior lighting |
| 2019 Forest River Legacy | Exterior lighting |
| 2018 Forest River Legacy | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 1,017 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Nonfunctioning lights can make the vehicle harder for other drivers to see, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the lights stop working, so drive cautiously and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2019 Forest River Berkshire, Cross Country, Sportscoach, Legacy, or Charleston motorhome is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service or a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free repair through an authorized service facility.
- Schedule the rear Power Distribution Module repair that restores the rear marker lights, brake lights, and turn signals.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V737 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and avoid trips after dark if the rear lights are not working.
What happens at the repair
At an FCCC authorized service facility, a Forest River technician completes the free repair for the rear Power Distribution Module issue. The filing does not name the final part operation, so ask the service desk what inspection, replacement, or wiring work is listed for campaign 18V737 before the appointment starts. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Forest River used its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign, so documented out-of-pocket repairs tied to this defect are handled through that plan. Bring repair paperwork if you paid for related rear lighting or Power Distribution Module work before the recall repair.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 19, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 30, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| November 30, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 5, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 13, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V737?
Recall 18V737 covers 1,017 2017-2019 Forest River Berkshire, Cross Country, Sportscoach, Legacy, and Charleston motorhomes built on FCCC chassis. A rear-mounted Power Distribution Module defect can stop the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals from working, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2017-2019 Forest River Berkshire, Cross Country, Sportscoach, Legacy, or Charleston is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 18V737. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or a Forest River dealer, and ask for routing to an FCCC authorized service facility for the free repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Forest River's remedy directs owners to FCCC authorized service facilities for free repairs. Reference recall 18V737 and Forest River recall number 51-0893 when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility and signaling from the rear of the motorhome. If the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals stop working, drivers behind the vehicle get less warning when you slow, stop, or turn, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought this Forest River motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your motorhome is included, then reference recall 18V737 and Forest River recall number 51-0893 when you contact the dealer or customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V737000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-3112 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V737 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V737000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →