Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V005000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2010-2012 berkshire and charleston diesel motorhomes Includes 451 affected units, Brake Lights & Cruise Control Issues, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2012 berkshire and charleston diesel motorhomes

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 berkshire and charleston diesel motorhomes. the chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. two circuits are affected: the one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.

Corrective Action

Daimler truck north america (dtna) is performing this recall on behalf of forest river. dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. the recall began in january 2013. owners should contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. Pacific time monday through friday, e-mail address dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com, or the customer assistance center at (800) ftl-help after normal business hours.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V005000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-01-07T00:00:00
Subject: Brake lights & cruise control issues
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 451

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-634
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 berkshire and charleston diesel motorhomes. the chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. two circuits are affected: the one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Daimler truck north america (dtna) is performing this recall on behalf of forest river. dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. the recall began in january 2013. owners should contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. Pacific time monday through friday, e-mail address dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com, or the customer assistance center at (800) ftl-help after normal business hours.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-mnh4-uksd-4due
NHTSA ID: 13V005000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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