Recall 17V059000: 2017–2018 Forest River Berkshire, 2017–2018 Forest River Charleston
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 26, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 67
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Berkshire and Charleston recreational vehicles built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) RV chassis. In these vehicles, the power steering hose may be improperly routed causing inadequate clearance between the hose and power stud. As a result, the hose can rub the power stud causing arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
The risk
Arcing in the presence of power steering fluid leak under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, or FCCC customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-01182017-0311.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Forest River Berkshire
- 2018 Forest River Berkshire
- 2017 Forest River Charleston
- 2018 Forest River Charleston
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V059000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 40-01182017-0311
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Mar 22, 2017
- Components
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections (Steering)
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