Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | FOREST RIVER | CHARLESTON |
| 2013 | COACHMEN | CROSS COUNTRY |
| 2013 | COACHMEN | PATHFINDER |
| 2013 | FOREST RIVER | CHARLESTON |
| 2014 | COACHMEN | CROSS COUNTRY |
| 2014 | COACHMEN | PATHFINDER |
| 2014 | FOREST RIVER | CHARLESTON |
| 2014 | GLAVAL BUS | SYNERGY |
| 2015 | COACHMEN | CROSS COUNTRY |
| 2015 | COACHMEN | PATHFINDER |
| 2015 | FOREST RIVER | CHARLESTON |
| 2015 | GLAVAL BUS | SYNERGY |
| 2016 | FOREST RIVER | BERKSHIRE |
| 2016 | FOREST RIVER | CHARLESTON |
| 2017 | FOREST RIVER | BERKSHIRE |
| 2017 | FOREST RIVER | CHARLESTON |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.