There have been 14 safety recalls for the Forest River Charleston. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Forest River Charleston.
non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2018 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2020 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2018 Forest River Berkshire, 2019 Forest River Berkshire, 2020 Forest River Berkshire, 2017 Forest River Charleston, 2018 Forest River Charleston, 2017 Forest River Legacy, 2018 Forest River Legacy, 2019 Forest River Legacy |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 charleston, 2017-2019 legacy, 2017-2020 berkshire, 2017 coachmen cross country, and 2017-2020 sportscoach motorhomes built on certain fccc xb and xc chassis that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18v-763.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2018 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2018 Forest River Berkshire, 2019 Forest River Berkshire, 2017 Forest River Charleston, 2018 Forest River Charleston, 2017 Forest River Legacy, 2018 Forest River Legacy, 2019 Forest River Legacy |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 coachmen cross country, 2017-2019 coachmen sportscoach and forest river berkshire and legacy and 2017-2018 forest river charleston motorhomes built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) chassis.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Coachmen Cross Country, 2014 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Cross Country, 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder, 2014 Coachmen Pathfinder, 2015 Coachmen Pathfinder, 2016 Forest River Berkshire, 2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012 Forest River Charleston, 2013 Forest River Charleston, 2014 Forest River Charleston, 2015 Forest River Charleston, 2016 Forest River Charleston, 2017 Forest River Charleston, 2014 Glaval Bus Synergy, 2015 Glaval Bus Synergy |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2004 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2005 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2006 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2007 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2008 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2009 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2010 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2011 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2012 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2013 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2014 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2015 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2016 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2017 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2018 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2009 Coachmen Apex, 2010 Coachmen Apex, 2011 Coachmen Apex, 2012 Coachmen Apex, 2013 Coachmen Apex, 2014 Coachmen Apex, 2015 Coachmen Apex, 2016 Coachmen Apex, 2017 Coachmen Apex, 2009 Coachmen Catalina, 2010 Coachmen Catalina, 2011 Coachmen Catalina, 2012 Coachmen Catalina, 2013 Coachmen Catalina, 2014 Coachmen Catalina, 2015 Coachmen Catalina, 2016 Coachmen Catalina, 2017 Coachmen Catalina, 2009 Coachmen Concord, 2010 Coachmen Concord, 2011 Coachmen Concord, 2012 Coachmen Concord, 2013 Coachmen Concord, 2014 Coachmen Concord, 2015 Coachmen Concord, 2016 Coachmen Concord, 2017 Coachmen Concord, 2018 Coachmen Concord, 2009 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2010 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2012 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2014 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2015 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2009 Coachmen Freelander, 2010 Coachmen Freelander, 2011 Coachmen Freelander, 2012 Coachmen Freelander, 2013 Coachmen Freelander, 2014 Coachmen Freelander, 2015 Coachmen Freelander, 2016 Coachmen Freelander, 2017 Coachmen Freelander, 2018 Coachmen Freelander, 2009 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2010 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2011 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2012 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2013 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2014 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2016 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2017 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2009 Coachmen Mirada, 2010 Coachmen Mirada, 2011 Coachmen Mirada, 2012 Coachmen Mirada, 2013 Coachmen Mirada, 2014 Coachmen Mirada, 2015 Coachmen Mirada, 2016 Coachmen Mirada, 2017 Coachmen Mirada, 2018 Coachmen Mirada, 2009 Coachmen Orion, 2010 Coachmen Orion, 2011 Coachmen Orion, 2012 Coachmen Orion, 2013 Coachmen Orion, 2014 Coachmen Orion, 2015 Coachmen Orion, 2016 Coachmen Orion, 2017 Coachmen Orion, 2018 Coachmen Orion, 2009 Coachmen Prism, 2010 Coachmen Prism, 2011 Coachmen Prism, 2012 Coachmen Prism, 2013 Coachmen Prism, 2014 Coachmen Prism, 2015 Coachmen Prism, 2016 Coachmen Prism, 2017 Coachmen Prism, 2018 Coachmen Prism, 2009 Coachmen Pursuit, 2010 Coachmen Pursuit, 2011 Coachmen Pursuit, 2012 Coachmen Pursuit, 2013 Coachmen Pursuit, 2014 Coachmen Pursuit, 2015 Coachmen Pursuit, 2016 Coachmen Pursuit, 2017 Coachmen Pursuit, 2018 Coachmen Pursuit, 2003 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2004 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2005 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2006 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2007 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2008 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2009 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2010 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2011 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2012 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2013 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2014 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2015 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2016 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2017 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2018 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2003 Forest River Berkshire, 2004 Forest River Berkshire, 2005 Forest River Berkshire, 2006 Forest River Berkshire, 2007 Forest River Berkshire, 2008 Forest River Berkshire, 2009 Forest River Berkshire, 2010 Forest River Berkshire, 2011 Forest River Berkshire, 2012 Forest River Berkshire, 2013 Forest River Berkshire, 2014 Forest River Berkshire, 2015 Forest River Berkshire, 2016 Forest River Berkshire, 2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2018 Forest River Berkshire, 2003 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2004 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2005 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2006 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2007 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2008 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2010 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2011 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2013 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2015 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2016 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2018 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2003 Forest River Charleston, 2004 Forest River Charleston, 2005 Forest River Charleston, 2006 Forest River Charleston, 2007 Forest River Charleston, 2008 Forest River Charleston, 2009 Forest River Charleston, 2010 Forest River Charleston, 2011 Forest River Charleston, 2012 Forest River Charleston, 2013 Forest River Charleston, 2014 Forest River Charleston, 2015 Forest River Charleston, 2016 Forest River Charleston, 2017 Forest River Charleston, 2018 Forest River Charleston, 2003 Forest River Cherokee, 2004 Forest River Cherokee, 2005 Forest River Cherokee, 2006 Forest River Cherokee, 2007 Forest River Cherokee, 2008 Forest River Cherokee, 2009 Forest River Cherokee, 2010 Forest River Cherokee, 2011 Forest River Cherokee, 2012 Forest River Cherokee, 2013 Forest River Cherokee, 2014 Forest River Cherokee, 2015 Forest River Cherokee, 2016 Forest River Cherokee, 2017 Forest River Cherokee, 2018 Forest River Cherokee, 2003 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2004 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2005 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2006 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2007 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2008 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2009 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2010 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2011 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2012 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2013 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2014 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2015 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2016 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2017 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2018 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2003 Forest River Riverstone, 2004 Forest River Riverstone, 2005 Forest River Riverstone, 2006 Forest River Riverstone, 2007 Forest River Riverstone, 2008 Forest River Riverstone, 2009 Forest River Riverstone, 2010 Forest River Riverstone, 2011 Forest River Riverstone, 2012 Forest River Riverstone, 2013 Forest River Riverstone, 2014 Forest River Riverstone, 2015 Forest River Riverstone, 2016 Forest River Riverstone, 2017 Forest River Riverstone, 2018 Forest River Riverstone, 2003 Forest River Rockport, 2004 Forest River Rockport, 2005 Forest River Rockport, 2006 Forest River Rockport, 2007 Forest River Rockport, 2008 Forest River Rockport, 2009 Forest River Rockport, 2010 Forest River Rockport, 2011 Forest River Rockport, 2012 Forest River Rockport, 2013 Forest River Rockport, 2014 Forest River Rockport, 2015 Forest River Rockport, 2016 Forest River Rockport, 2017 Forest River Rockport, 2018 Forest River Rockport, 2003 Forest River Salem, 2004 Forest River Salem, 2005 Forest River Salem, 2006 Forest River Salem, 2007 Forest River Salem, 2008 Forest River Salem, 2009 Forest River Salem, 2010 Forest River Salem, 2011 Forest River Salem, 2012 Forest River Salem, 2013 Forest River Salem, 2014 Forest River Salem, 2015 Forest River Salem, 2016 Forest River Salem, 2017 Forest River Salem, 2018 Forest River Salem, 2003 Forest River Sandpiper, 2004 Forest River Sandpiper, 2005 Forest River Sandpiper, 2006 Forest River Sandpiper, 2007 Forest River Sandpiper, 2008 Forest River Sandpiper, 2009 Forest River Sandpiper, 2010 Forest River Sandpiper, 2011 Forest River Sandpiper, 2012 Forest River Sandpiper, 2013 Forest River Sandpiper, 2014 Forest River Sandpiper, 2015 Forest River Sandpiper, 2016 Forest River Sandpiper, 2017 Forest River Sandpiper, 2018 Forest River Sandpiper, 2003 Forest River Sierra, 2004 Forest River Sierra, 2005 Forest River Sierra, 2006 Forest River Sierra, 2007 Forest River Sierra, 2008 Forest River Sierra, 2009 Forest River Sierra, 2010 Forest River Sierra, 2011 Forest River Sierra, 2012 Forest River Sierra, 2013 Forest River Sierra, 2014 Forest River Sierra, 2015 Forest River Sierra, 2016 Forest River Sierra, 2017 Forest River Sierra, 2018 Forest River Sierra, 2003 Forest River Vengeance, 2004 Forest River Vengeance, 2005 Forest River Vengeance, 2006 Forest River Vengeance, 2007 Forest River Vengeance, 2008 Forest River Vengeance, 2009 Forest River Vengeance, 2010 Forest River Vengeance, 2011 Forest River Vengeance, 2012 Forest River Vengeance, 2013 Forest River Vengeance, 2014 Forest River Vengeance, 2015 Forest River Vengeance, 2016 Forest River Vengeance, 2017 Forest River Vengeance, 2018 Forest River Vengeance, 2003 Forest River Wildcat, 2004 Forest River Wildcat, 2005 Forest River Wildcat, 2006 Forest River Wildcat, 2007 Forest River Wildcat, 2008 Forest River Wildcat, 2009 Forest River Wildcat, 2010 Forest River Wildcat, 2011 Forest River Wildcat, 2012 Forest River Wildcat, 2013 Forest River Wildcat, 2014 Forest River Wildcat, 2015 Forest River Wildcat, 2016 Forest River Wildcat, 2017 Forest River Wildcat, 2018 Forest River Wildcat, 2003 Forest River Wildwood, 2004 Forest River Wildwood, 2005 Forest River Wildwood, 2006 Forest River Wildwood, 2007 Forest River Wildwood, 2008 Forest River Wildwood, 2009 Forest River Wildwood, 2010 Forest River Wildwood, 2011 Forest River Wildwood, 2012 Forest River Wildwood, 2013 Forest River Wildwood, 2014 Forest River Wildwood, 2015 Forest River Wildwood, 2016 Forest River Wildwood, 2017 Forest River Wildwood, 2018 Forest River Wildwood, 2003 Forest River XLR, 2004 Forest River XLR, 2005 Forest River XLR, 2006 Forest River XLR, 2007 Forest River XLR, 2008 Forest River XLR, 2009 Forest River XLR, 2010 Forest River XLR, 2011 Forest River XLR, 2012 Forest River XLR, 2013 Forest River XLR, 2014 Forest River XLR, 2015 Forest River XLR, 2016 Forest River XLR, 2017 Forest River XLR, 2018 Forest River XLR, 2013 Shasta Oasis, 2014 Shasta Oasis, 2015 Shasta Oasis, 2016 Shasta Oasis, 2017 Shasta Oasis, 2013 Shasta Revere, 2014 Shasta Revere, 2015 Shasta Revere, 2016 Shasta Revere, 2017 Shasta Revere |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2003-2018 forest river berkshire, charleston, rockport, cedar creek, cherokee, riverstone, salem, sandpiper, sierra, vengeance, wildcat, wildwood, xlr boost, cargo mate, continental cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Arcing in the presence of power steering fluid leak under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2018 Forest River Berkshire, 2017 Forest River Charleston, 2018 Forest River Charleston |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Recall Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 berkshire and charleston recreational vehicles built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) RV chassis. In these vehicles, the power steering hose may be improperly routed causing inadequate clearance between the hose and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Forest River Charleston, 2015 Forest River Charleston, 2016 Forest River Charleston |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Recall Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 charleston vehicles manufactured September 16, 2013, to December 10, 2015 and assembled on a freightliner chassis built by daimler trucks north America (dtna).... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Coachmen Brookstone, 2013 Coachmen Brookstone, 2014 Coachmen Brookstone, 2015 Coachmen Brookstone, 2016 Coachmen Brookstone, 2012 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2013 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2014 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2015 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2016 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2012 Forest River Berkshire, 2013 Forest River Berkshire, 2014 Forest River Berkshire, 2015 Forest River Berkshire, 2016 Forest River Berkshire, 2012 Forest River Charleston, 2013 Forest River Charleston, 2014 Forest River Charleston, 2015 Forest River Charleston, 2016 Forest River Charleston, 2012 Forest River Dynamax, 2013 Forest River Dynamax, 2014 Forest River Dynamax, 2015 Forest River Dynamax, 2016 Forest River Dynamax, 2012 Forest River Legacy, 2013 Forest River Legacy, 2014 Forest River Legacy, 2015 Forest River Legacy, 2016 Forest River Legacy, 2012 Forest River Shockwave, 2013 Forest River Shockwave, 2014 Forest River Shockwave, 2015 Forest River Shockwave, 2016 Forest River Shockwave, 2012 Forest River Work And Play, 2013 Forest River Work And Play, 2014 Forest River Work And Play, 2015 Forest River Work And Play, 2016 Forest River Work And Play, 2012 Forest River XLR, 2013 Forest River XLR, 2014 Forest River XLR, 2015 Forest River XLR, 2016 Forest River XLR |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER |
| Recall Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 berkshire, charleston, legacy, dynamax, xlr, continental cargo, work & play, shockwave, and coachmen brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with atwood on demand water heaters, models od45, od50, and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Forest River Berkshire, 2001 Forest River Cardinal, 2002 Forest River Cardinal, 2003 Forest River Cardinal, 2004 Forest River Cardinal, 2005 Forest River Cardinal, 2003 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2004 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2005 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2006 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2004 Forest River Charleston, 2005 Forest River Charleston, 2007 Forest River Charleston, 2005 Forest River Flagstaff, 2007 Forest River Flagstaff, 2001 Forest River Georgetown, 2002 Forest River Georgetown, 2003 Forest River Georgetown, 2004 Forest River Georgetown, 2005 Forest River Georgetown, 2005 Forest River Rockwood, 2007 Forest River Rockwood, 2004 Forest River Salem, 2007 Forest River Salem, 2007 Forest River Salem Le, 2004 Forest River Sandpiper, 2004 Forest River Sierra, 2007 Forest River Wildwood Le |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: Forest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 18, 2020 | Electrical System | 1,104 |
| Oct. 19, 2018 | Exterior Lighting | 1,020 |
| Mar. 19, 2018 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 416 |
| Nov. 22, 2017 | Equipment | 365,885 |
| Jan. 26, 2017 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 67 |
| Jun. 28, 2016 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 138 |
| May. 20, 2016 | Electric Brakes | 147 |
| Nov. 19, 2015 | Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Water Heater | 489 |
| Jan. 7, 2013 | Electrical System | 451 |
| Oct. 1, 2010 | Equipment | 2,207 |
| Mar. 4, 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 456 |
| Jul. 28, 2008 | Suspension | 57 |
| May. 12, 2008 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System | 38 |
| May. 6, 2008 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 93 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2018 Forest River Charleston | 4 |
| 2017 Forest River Charleston | 5 |
| 2016 Forest River Charleston | 5 |
| 2015 Forest River Charleston | 5 |
| 2014 Forest River Charleston | 5 |
| 2013 Forest River Charleston | 3 |
| 2012 Forest River Charleston | 4 |
| 2011 Forest River Charleston | 2 |
| 2010 Forest River Charleston | 2 |
| 2009 Forest River Charleston | 2 |
| 2008 Forest River Charleston | 4 |
| 2007 Forest River Charleston | 5 |
| 2006 Forest River Charleston | 2 |
| 2005 Forest River Charleston | 2 |
| 2004 Forest River Charleston | 2 |
| 2003 Forest River Charleston | 1 |