Defect Description For Recall
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. The Power Steering Hose On The Affected Vehicles May Be Routed Incorrectly, And, As A Result, The Hose May Rub Against The Power StUD On The Starter Motor, Possibly Causing Electrical Arcing And A Power Steering Fluid Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
GLAVAL BUS
Model Of Vehicle
SYNERGY
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
18V179000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConneCTIons
Effect Of Defect
Electrical Arcing In The Presence Of Leaking Power Steering Fluid Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Freightliner Dealers Will Reroute The Power Steering Hose To Provide Proper Clearance, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 13, 2018. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712, Forest River Customer Service At 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen Customer Service At 1-574-825-8212, Or Glaval Customer Service At 1-574-343-5167. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 51-0665.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130930
End Of Manufacture
20150429
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
416
Date Owners Notified
20180413
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180319
Make Campaign Number
51-0665