Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Berkshire and Charleston recreational
— Recall Campaign #17V059000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 67 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V059000
| Manufacturer: | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 26, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V059000 |
| Units affected: | 67 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Arcing in the presence of power steering fluid leak under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.