CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Forest River Charleston has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).
2016 Forest River Charleston recalls
Power Steering Hose May Rub Starter, Risking Fire
The power steering hose on certain motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis may be routed incorrectly.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational vehicles, cargo trailers and restroom trailers may have clogged internals, so they may not discharge as expected or may need excessive force to activate.
Engine Brake May Suddenly Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis may have a throttle pedal position sensor that does not return fully to zero.
Towed car brakes may stay engaged and overheat, causing fire
On certain motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks North America chassis with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal sent to a towed device may not turn off when the motorhome's service brakes are released.
Water Heater May Overheat, Causing Scalding Steam
The on-demand LPG water heater in certain 2012-2016 recreational vehicles and toy haulers may overheat the water at the hot water supply tap.
Most common 2016 Forest River Charleston problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
THIS MOTORHOME WAS PURCHASED AT THE END OF MAY 2015. AFTER TAKING DELIVERY, I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. AFTER SOME TIME IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE CONDITION WAS GETTING WORSE. I SCHEDULED THE MOTORHOME FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN THIS MORNING FOR THAT ALIGNMENT. IMMEDIATELY UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE ALIGNMENT TECHNICIAN SHOWED ME THAT THE TIE ROD TUBE THAT CONNECTS THE FRONT WHEELS HAD NEVER BEEN TIGHTENED BY THE MANUFACTURER. SINCE THIS TUBE WAS ALLOWED TO FREELY ROTATE, GIVEN ENOUGH TIME, THE STEERING WOULD HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED ONCE THE TUBE HAD UNSCREWED TO THE END OF IT'S TRAVEL. THIS MAY BE A DEFECT ON OTHER VE
2016 Forest River Charleston questions
Does the 2016 Forest River Charleston have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Forest River Charleston: Power Steering Hose May Rub Starter, Risking Fire; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Engine Brake May Suddenly Fail, Raising Crash Risk; Towed car brakes may stay engaged and overheat, causing fire; Water Heater May Overheat, Causing Scalding Steam. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Charleston?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Forest River Charleston has been fixed?
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