Recall 10V079000: 2008–2009 Forest River Charleston
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 4, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 456
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 charleston motor homes manufactured between august 16, 2007 and september 23, 2008, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. The adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function.
The risk
A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest river is working with freightliner to notify owners. Repairs will be conducted by freightliner free of charge. The safety recall began on january 10, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at 1-800-647-0712.
Notes
Forest river recall no. Fl-569.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Forest River Charleston
- 2009 Forest River Charleston
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V079000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-569
- Manufacturer
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jan 11, 2010
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
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