Forest River recall: Service brakes, electric
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Charleston Class A motorhomes manufactured from September 16, 2013, through September 25, 2016, and built on certain Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) chassis. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
What could happen
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged. As a result, the brakes could drag and overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-05132016-0196.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Charleston 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V330000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jun 23, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 147
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 16, 2013 to Sep 25, 2016
- Part
- Service brakes, electric
- Maker's own recall number
- 40-05132016-0196
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Exterior lighting Aug 18, 2020
- Forest River recall: Visibility Oct 31, 2018
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Exterior lighting Oct 19, 2018
- Coachmen / Forest River / Glaval Bus recall: Steering Mar 19, 2018
- Cargo Mate / Coachmen / Continental Cargo and more recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2017
- Forest River recall: Steering Jan 26, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.