2018 Forest River Berkshire | 2017 Forest River Charleston | 2018 Forest River Charleston | 2017 Forest River Berkshire — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Published February 1, 2017 · Recall initiated: January 26, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V059000, published February 1, 2017 and initiated January 26, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2018 Forest River Berkshire | 2017 Forest River Charleston | 2018 Forest River Charleston | 2017 Forest River Berkshire — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Forest River Berkshire | 2017 Forest River Charleston | 2018 Forest River Charleston | 2017 Forest River Berkshire — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V059000 on February 1, 2017. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: BERKSHIRE.