Recall 18V179000: 2013–2015 Coachmen Cross Country, 2013–2015 Coachmen Pathfinder, 2016–2017 Forest River Berkshire +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 19, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 416
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Coachmen Cross Country
- 2014 Coachmen Cross Country
- 2015 Coachmen Cross Country
- 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder
- 2014 Coachmen Pathfinder
- 2015 Coachmen Pathfinder
- 2016 Forest River Berkshire
- 2017 Forest River Berkshire
- 2012 Forest River Charleston
- 2013 Forest River Charleston
- 2014 Forest River Charleston
- 2015 Forest River Charleston
- 2016 Forest River Charleston
- 2017 Forest River Charleston
- 2014 Glaval Bus Synergy
- 2015 Glaval Bus Synergy
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V179000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-0665
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 13, 2018
- 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