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Forest River Bus, LLC: 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 Recalled for Unintentional Awning Extension

Agency Publication Date: January 20, 2023
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Summary

Forest River Bus, LLC is recalling 17 of its 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 coaches because the retractable awning may extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion. This defect is caused by insufficient support within the awning's gearbox housing. To resolve this safety issue, dealers will install additional support for the internal gearbox components at no cost to owners.

Risk

If the awning extends while the vehicle is in transit, it can create a significant distraction for the driver or become a physical road hazard to other motorists, which increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking your registration for the 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 model.
  2. Contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440 to schedule a free repair. Mention recall number 42-1594.
  3. Alternatively, you may contact Carefree of Colorado (the awning manufacturer) Customer Service at 1-303-469-3324 for assistance with this specific component.
  4. Schedule an appointment with an authorized dealer to have additional support installed for the internal components of the awning gearbox housing free of charge.
  5. For additional questions or to check your VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Install additional support for gearbox housing internal components.

How to: Contact Forest River Bus or an authorized dealer to have the internal components of the awning gearbox housing reinforced free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2021 Forest River Bus Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952
Part / Model:
UL1952

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V014000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River Bus, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 17 vehicles(17% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: February 27, 2023
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 42-1594
Agency Last Updated: September 12, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response