Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V213000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V213000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 38 affected units, POWER STEERING FILTER PLUGS/FREIGHTLINER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling 38 my 2006-2007 charleston 400ts, 400qs, 410dst, 410dst-4, 410qs, and 410qs-4 motor homes built on freightliner xc motor home chassis. the chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

Corrective Action

Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). the recall is expected to begin during may 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V213000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-05-12T00:00:00

Subject: Power steering filter plugs/freightliner

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 38

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river is recalling 38 my 2006-2007 charleston 400ts, 400qs, 410dst, 410dst-4, 410qs, and 410qs-4 motor homes built on freightliner xc motor home chassis. the chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

Consequence Summary: Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). the recall is expected to begin during may 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-65d2.p4rz.acyg

NHTSA ID: 08V213000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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