Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V472000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V472000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2016 charleston vehicles manufactured september 16, 2013, to december 10, 2015 and assembled on a freightliner chassis built by daimler trucks north america (dtna) Includes 138 affected units, Engine Brake may not Activate, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2016 charleston vehicles manufactured september 16, 2013, to december 10, 2015 and assembled on a freightliner chassis built by daimler trucks north america (dtna)
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 charleston vehicles manufactured september 16, 2013, to december 10, 2015 and assembled on a freightliner chassis built by daimler trucks north america (dtna). the throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america dealers will replace the pedal, free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2016. owners may contact daimler trucks customer service department at 1-800-547-0712 or by e-mail at dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com. forest river's number for this recall is 40-06202016-0214.