2015 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON; 2016 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON; 2014 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Forest River is recalling certain 2014-2016 Charleston Class A motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks North America chassis between September 16, 2013, and September 25, 2016. The motorhomes have a defect in the brake system where, on models with a heavier adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to towed devices may not turn off when the motorhome's service brakes are released. This could cause the towed device's brakes to remain engaged, drag, and overheat, potentially resulting in a fire. The defect also creates confusion for following drivers, increasing crash risk.
Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies at no cost to owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners of affected motorhomes should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to arrange the modification. Forest River's recall number for this issue is 40-05132016-0196.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
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.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.