Recall 13V005000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Safety Consequence
Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is performing this recall on behalf of Forest River. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began in January 2013. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address [email protected], or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | FOREST RIVER | BERKSHIRE |
| 2010 | FOREST RIVER | CHARLESTON |
| 2011 | FOREST RIVER | BERKSHIRE |
| 2011 | FOREST RIVER | CHARLESTON |
| 2012 | FOREST RIVER | BERKSHIRE |
| 2012 | FOREST RIVER | CHARLESTON |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.