Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V179000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V179000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2017 forest river berkshire, 2012-2017 forest river charleston, 2013-2015 coachmen cross country and pathfinder, and 2014-2015 glaval synergy motorhomes built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) chassis Includes 416 affected units, Power Steering Fluid Leak or Electrical Arcing, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2017 forest river berkshire, 2012-2017 forest river charleston, 2013-2015 coachmen cross country and pathfinder, and 2014-2015 glaval synergy motorhomes built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) chassis
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2017 forest river berkshire, 2012-2017 forest river charleston, 2013-2015 coachmen cross country and pathfinder, and 2014-2015 glaval synergy motorhomes built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) chassis. the power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. the recall began on april 13, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, forest river customer service at 1-574-295-2117, coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. forest river's number for this recall is 51-0665.