Forest River Charleston Motor Homes Recalled for Brake Pedal Defect
Forest River is recalling 2008-2009 Charleston motor homes because the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen and swing in front of the accelerator, reducing braking function.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces braking function and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Charleston motor homes manufactured between August 16, 2007, and September 23, 2008. These vehicles are equipped with Kongsberg Automotive adjustable brake pedals. The recall affects 456 units.
The defect involves the adjustable brake pedal arm, which may loosen and allow the arm to rotate around its shaft. This can cause the arm to swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing the vehicle's braking function. A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
Forest River is working with Freightliner to notify owners. Repairs will be conducted by Freightliner free of charge. The safety recall began on January 10, 2010. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks Warranty Campaigns Department at 1-800-647-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motor Home
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 456
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- CHARLESTON
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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