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2006-2007 Forest River Charleston recall: hydraulic power assist system

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 12, 2008. It covers about 38 vehicles.

vehicles affected
38
reported
May 12, 2008

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

What is wrong
Forest river is recalling 38 my 2006-2007 charleston 400ts, 400qs, 410dst, 410dst-4, 410qs, and 410qs-4 motor homes built on freightliner xc motor home chassis. The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Risk
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). The recall is expected to begin during may 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or forest river at 1‑574‑389‑4600.

Recall number 08V213000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V213000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Forest River Charleston hydraulic power assist system?

Yes. Recall 08V213000, reported on May 12, 2008, covers about 38 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V213000?

Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). The recall is expected to begin during may 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or forest river at 1‑574‑389‑4600.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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