Forest River Charleston problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Forest River Charleston (2005–2018).

Complaints
0
Recalls
12
Model years
14
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Forest River Charleston model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Forest River Charleston model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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Forest River Charleston recalls

  • Recall 20V488000Aug 18, 20201,547 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V768000Oct 31, 20184,790 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V737000Oct 19, 20181,017 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V179000Mar 19, 2018416 vehiclesModel years 2012–2017

    Risk: Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V756000Nov 22, 2017365,885 vehiclesModel years 2005–2018

    Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V059000Jan 26, 201767 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: Arcing in the presence of power steering fluid leak under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V472000Jun 28, 2016138 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 16V330000May 20, 2016147 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 15V771000Nov 19, 2015489 vehiclesModel years 2012–2016

    Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 13V005000Jan 7, 2013451 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 10V454000Oct 1, 20102,207 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

    Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

  • Recall 10V079000Mar 4, 2010456 vehiclesModel years 2008–2009

    Risk: A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.

Other Forest River models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology