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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V059000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Published February 1, 2017 · Recall initiated: January 26, 2017

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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 details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
BERKSHIRE
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2018 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2017 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON | 2018 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON | 2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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