FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON 2018: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V059000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | CHARLESTON | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-22 | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-01 |
Production Dates: 2016-12-21 - 2016-12-22
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 40-01182017-0311
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 67
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Berkshire and Charleston recreational vehicles built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation "FCCC" RV chassis. In these vehicles, the power steering hose may be improperly routed causing inadequate clearance between the hose and power stud. As a result, the hose can rub the power stud causing arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Arcing in the presence of power steering fluid leak under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire.
Forest River will notify owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, or FCCC customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-01182017-0311.
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.
