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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V213📅 May 14, 2008

2006–2007 Forest River Charleston recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Forest river is recalling 38 my 2006-2007 Charleston 400TS, 400QS, 410DST, 410DST-4, 410QS, and 410QS-4 motor homes built on freightliner xc motor home chassis. The chassis contains steering filters that CAN plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.

💥 The risk

Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07V570). The recall is expected to begin during may 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V213000
Manufacturer
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Vehicles affected
38
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Apr 25, 2005 – May 30, 2006
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V213 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V213?

2006–2007 Forest River Charleston. 38 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Forest River dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.