2017 Forest River Charleston | 2017 Forest River Berkshire | 2015 Forest River Charleston | 2016 Forest River Charleston | 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 2014 Coachmen Pathfinder | 2013 Coachmen Cross Country | 2014 Coachmen Cross Country | 2012 Forest River Charleston | 2015 Coachmen Cross Country | 2014 Glaval Bus Synergy | 2014 Forest River Charleston | 2015 Glaval Bus Synergy | 2013 Forest River Charleston | 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder | 2015 Coachmen Pathfinder — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Published March 20, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 19, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V179000, published March 20, 2018 and initiated March 19, 2018. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2017 Forest River Charleston | 2017 Forest River Berkshire | 2015 Forest River Charleston | 2016 Forest River Charleston | 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 2014 Coachmen Pathfinder | 2013 Coachmen Cross Country | 2014 Coachmen Cross Country | 2012 Forest River Charleston | 2015 Coachmen Cross Country | 2014 Glaval Bus Synergy | 2014 Forest River Charleston | 2015 Glaval Bus Synergy | 2013 Forest River Charleston | 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder | 2015 Coachmen Pathfinder — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.
What's the hazard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or Glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0665.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- CHARLESTON
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON | 2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2015 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON | 2016 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON | 2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2014 COACHMEN PATHFINDER | 2013 COACHMEN CROSS COUNTRY | 2014 COACHMEN CROSS COUNTRY | 2012 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON | 2015 COACHMEN CROSS COUNTRY | 2014 GLAVAL BUS SYNERGY | 2014 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON | 2015 GLAVAL BUS SYNERGY | 2013 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON | 2013 COACHMEN PATHFINDER | 2015 COACHMEN PATHFINDER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Forest River Charleston | 2017 Forest River Berkshire | 2015 Forest River Charleston | 2016 Forest River Charleston | 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 2014 Coachmen Pathfinder | 2013 Coachmen Cross Country | 2014 Coachmen Cross Country | 2012 Forest River Charleston | 2015 Coachmen Cross Country | 2014 Glaval Bus Synergy | 2014 Forest River Charleston | 2015 Glaval Bus Synergy | 2013 Forest River Charleston | 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder | 2015 Coachmen Pathfinder — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V179000 on March 20, 2018. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
What should I do if I have this product?
Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or Glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0665.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: CHARLESTON.