- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Forest River Legacy Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Forest River Legacy have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2020 for the valve.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Legacy year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Forest River Legacy recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2020 Forest River Legacy yet
Forest River Legacy: every year compared
All Legacy years2020 Forest River Legacy vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Forest River Legacy | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2020 Forest River Cherokee | 14 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Flagstaff | 11 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Avenger | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Dynamax | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Berkshire | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 Forest River Legacy
Does the 2020 Forest River Legacy have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Forest River Legacy: valve (September 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 Forest River Legacy had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Forest River Legacy a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 62 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Forest River Legacy year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2020 Forest River Legacy has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data