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
makesAndModels2017-2018 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.