NHTSA Recall 16V330000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V330000; Date: May. 20, 2016
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged. As a result, the brakes could drag and overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Forest River Charleston; 2015 Forest River Charleston; 2016 Forest River Charleston
Component: Electric Brakes
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 147
Recall Summary:
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 charleston class a motorhomes manufactured from September 16, 2013, through September 25, 2016, and built on certain daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) chassis. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
How to Fix:
Forest river will notify owners, and dtna dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest river's number for this recall is 40-05132016-0196.
Recall Notes:
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: Jun 23, 2016
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