2013 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON RECALL - #18V179000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST : HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/31/2015 - 9/28/2016 |
| Recalled on |
3/20/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/13/2018 |
| # Affected |
416 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak. |
| Consequences |
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or Glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0665. |
| 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 |
2013 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, WATER HEATER
2013 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Recall for EQUIPMENT
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