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2014-2016 Forest River Charleston recall: service brakes, electric

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 20, 2016. It covers about 147 vehicles.

vehicles affected
147
reported
May 20, 2016
owners notified
Jun 23, 2016

Service brakes, electric

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V330000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V330000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2016 Forest River Charleston service brakes, electric?

Yes. Recall 16V330000, reported on May 20, 2016, covers about 147 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V330000?

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.

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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