CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Arcing in the presence of power steering fluid leak under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A power steering hose on certain motorhomes may be routed too close to a power stud. Over time the hose can rub against the stud, causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Arcing combined with a leaking power steering fluid under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire. Owners should be aware of this hazard.
The repair is free. Forest River will notify owners, and authorized FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance at no charge. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117 or FCCC customer service at 1-800-547-0712, and check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Berkshire | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Charleston | 20172018 |