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2017-2018 Forest River Berkshire and Forest River Charleston recall: hose, piping, and connections

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 26, 2017. It covers about 67 vehicles.

vehicles affected
67
reported
Jan 26, 2017
owners notified
Mar 22, 2017

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Berkshire and Charleston recreational vehicles built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) RV chassis. In these vehicles, the power steering hose may be improperly routed causing inadequate clearance between the hose and power stud. As a result, the hose can rub the power stud causing arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Risk
Arcing in the presence of power steering fluid leak under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑295‑2117, or FCCC customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-01182017-0311.

Recall number 17V059000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V059000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Forest River Berkshire and Forest River Charleston hose, piping, and connections?

Yes. Recall 17V059000, reported on January 26, 2017, covers about 67 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V059000?

Forest River will notify owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑295‑2117, or FCCC customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-01182017-0311.

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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