Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V059000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V059000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2018 berkshire and charleston recreational vehicles built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) rv chassis Includes 67 affected units, Power Steering Hose Arcing and Steering Fluid Leak, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2018 berkshire and charleston recreational vehicles built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) rv chassis

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V059000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00
Subject: Power steering hose arcing and steering fluid leak
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 67

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 40-01182017-0311
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Arcing in the presence of power steering fluid leak under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 17V059000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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