NHTSA Recall 13V005000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V005000; Date: Jan. 7, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Forest River Berkshire; 2011 Forest River Berkshire; 2012 Forest River Berkshire; 2010 Forest River Charleston; 2011 Forest River Charleston; 2012 Forest River Charleston
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 451
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 dtna. Warranty. Campaigns@daimler. Com, or the customer assistance center at (800) ftl-help after normal business hours.
Recall Notes:
Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-634. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 2, 2013
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