2012 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON RECALL - #13V005000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2010 - 9/20/2012 |
| Recalled on |
1/7/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/2/2013 |
| # Affected |
451 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use. |
| Consequences |
Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is performing this recall on behalf of Forest River. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began in January 2013. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address [email protected], or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours. |
| Notes |
Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-634.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. |
| See also |
2012 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2012 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
2012 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, WATER HEATER
2012 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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