2017 Forest River Charleston Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Forest River Charleston has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2017 Forest River Charleston recalls

Rear marker, brake, and turn lights may fail, raising crash risk

Recall 20V488Aug 18, 20201,547 vehicles affected

The rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) in certain motorhomes built on FCCC XB and XC chassis may have been damaged during manufacturing.

Rear lights may fail, raising crash risk

Recall 18V737Oct 19, 20181,017 vehicles affected

The rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) on these motorhomes may have been damaged during manufacturing.

Power Steering Hose May Rub Starter, Risking Fire

Recall 18V179Mar 19, 2018416 vehicles affected

The power steering hose on certain motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis may be routed incorrectly.

Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire

Recall 17V756Nov 22, 2017365,885 vehicles affected

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.

Power Steering Hose Can Rub and Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 17V059Jan 26, 201767 vehicles affected

A power steering hose on certain motorhomes may be routed too close to a power stud.

2017 Forest River Charleston questions

Does the 2017 Forest River Charleston have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River Charleston: Rear marker, brake, and turn lights may fail, raising crash risk; Rear lights may fail, raising crash risk; Power Steering Hose May Rub Starter, Risking Fire; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Power Steering Hose Can Rub and Leak, Creating Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Forest River Charleston has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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