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2007-2008 Forest River Berkshire and Forest River Charleston recall: suspension

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 28, 2008. It covers about 57 vehicles.

vehicles affected
57
reported
Jul 28, 2008

Suspension

What is wrong
Forest river is recalling 57 my 2007-2008 motor homes built on freightliner xc chassis and equipped with saf-holland rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Risk
If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Remedy
Forest river is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031 and 08v269). Owners may contact saf-holland at 1‑231‑773‑3271, daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712, or forest river at 1‑574‑389‑4600.

Recall number 08V345000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V345000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Forest River Berkshire and Forest River Charleston suspension?

Yes. Recall 08V345000, reported on July 28, 2008, covers about 57 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V345000?

Forest river is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031 and 08v269). Owners may contact saf-holland at 1‑231‑773‑3271, daimler trucks 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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