FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V330000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | CHARLESTON | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-06-23 | 2016-05-20 | 2016-05-20 |
Production Dates: 2013-09-16 - 2016-09-25
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 40-05132016-0196
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 147
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Charleston Class A motorhomes manufactured from September 16, 2013, through September 25, 2016, and built on certain Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" chassis. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged. As a result, the brakes could drag and overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-05132016-0196.
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.safercar.gov.
