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2014-2016 Forest River Charleston recall: accelerator pedal

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 28, 2016. It covers about 138 vehicles.

vehicles affected
138
reported
Jun 28, 2016
owners notified
Aug 4, 2016

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Charleston vehicles manufactured September 16, 2013, to December 10, 2015 and assembled on a Freightliner chassis built by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Risk
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks Customer Service Department at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or by E-mail at [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-06202016-0214.

Recall number 16V472000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V472000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2016 Forest River Charleston accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 16V472000, reported on June 28, 2016, covers about 138 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V472000?

Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks Customer Service Department at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or by E-mail at [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-06202016-0214.

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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