2008 Forest River Charleston | 2009 Forest River Charleston — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Published March 4, 2010 · Recall initiated: March 4, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V079000, published March 4, 2010. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2008 Forest River Charleston | 2009 Forest River Charleston — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages.
What's the hazard
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 CHARLESTON MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 16, 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 23, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ARM MAY LOOSEN ALLOWING THE ARM TO ROTATE AROUND ITS SHAFT AND SWING IN FRONT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, REDUCING BRAKING FUNCTION.
What to do
FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER TO NOTIFY OWNERS. REPAIRS WILL BE CONDUCTED BY FREIGHTLINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS WARRANTY CAMPAIGNS DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-647-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- CHARLESTON
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2008 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON | 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Forest River Charleston | 2009 Forest River Charleston — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V079000 on March 4, 2010. Reported hazard: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 CHARLESTON MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 16, 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 23, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ARM MAY LOOSEN ALLOWING THE ARM TO ROTATE AROUND ITS SHAFT AND SWING IN FRONT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, REDUCING BRAKING FUNCTION.
What should I do if I have this product?
FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER TO NOTIFY OWNERS. REPAIRS WILL BE CONDUCTED BY FREIGHTLINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS WARRANTY CAMPAIGNS DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-647-0712.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: CHARLESTON.