NHTSA Recall 08V204000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V204000; Date: May. 6, 2008
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Forest River Berkshire; 2008 Forest River Berkshire; 2007 Forest River Charleston; 2008 Forest River Charleston
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 93
Recall Summary:
Forest river is recalling 93 my 2007-2008 charleston and berkshire motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
How to Fix:
Forest river is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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