NHTSA Recall 10V079000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V079000; Date: Mar. 4, 2010
A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Forest River Charleston; 2009 Forest River Charleston
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 456
Recall Summary:
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 charleston motor homes manufactured between August 16, 2007 and September 23, 2008, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. The adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function.
How to Fix:
Forest river is working with freightliner to notify owners. Repairs will be conducted by freightliner free of charge. The safety recall began on January 10, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at 1-800-647-0712.
Recall Notes:
Forest river recall no. Fl-569. Owners 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 11, 2010
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