2016 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON RECALL - #16V472000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Charleston vehicles manufactured September 16, 2013, to December 10, 2015 and assembled on a Freightliner chassis built by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
9/16/2013 - 12/10/2015 |
| Recalled on |
6/28/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/4/2016 |
| # Affected |
138 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Charleston vehicles manufactured September 16, 2013, to December 10, 2015 and assembled on a Freightliner chassis built by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability. |
| Consequences |
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks Customer Service Department at 1-800-547-0712 or by E-mail at [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-06202016-0214. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, WATER HEATER
2016 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2016 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Recall for EQUIPMENT
2016 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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