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Forest River Berkshire Recall 18V179: Power Steering Hose May Rub Starter, Risking Fire

NHTSA campaign 18V179, reported March 19, 2018, 416 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The power steering hose on certain motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis may be routed incorrectly. In that position, the hose can rub against the power stud on the starter motor, which may cause electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.

Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.

The repair is free. Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, and Forest River will notify owners. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen at 1-574-825-8212, Glaval at 1-574-343-5167, or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V179Forest River, Inc.
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Problem
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.
Risk
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Cross Country201320142015
Coachmen Pathfinder201320142015
Forest River Berkshire20162017
Forest River Charleston201220132014201520162017
Glaval Bus Synergy20142015