2008 Forest River Charleston
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2008 Forest River Charleston. Newest first.
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 trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Forest river IS recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 charleston motor homes manufactured between august 16, 2007 and september 23, 2008, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest river IS working with freightliner to notify owners. repairs will be conducted by freightliner free of charge. the safety recall began on january 10, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at 1-800-647-0712.
Forest river IS recalling 57 my 2007-2008 motor homes built on freightliner XC chassis and equipped with saf-holland rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Remedy
Forest river IS working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect IS identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031 and 08v269). owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Forest river IS recalling 93 my 2007-2008 charleston and berkshire motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Forest river IS working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
Front side walls (structure) separating from frame support, side walls separating moving independently from flooring. Screws attaching side wall of motor home shearing causing wall separation. Front of motor home drop at least one inch. Air entering into passenger area through gap created from wall…
Front side walls (structure) separating from frame support, side walls separating moving independently from flooring. Screws attaching side wall of motor home shearing causing wall separation. Front of motor home drop at least one inch. Air entering into passenger area through gap created from wall separation and drop. Screws used to attach side walls of motor home not strong enough to support side walls. others have had repairs and repeated failures. *tr
- Structure
Rv standing still at the time. Piece of trim fell off. 1.5" x 1.5" x 13.5', square 1/8" thick aluminum tubing. Approx. 20 lbs. you can imagine what kind of problems this could have caused if I was doing 60 mph on the freeway!!! found that it was secured by 4, self tapping screws, that had…
Rv standing still at the time. Piece of trim fell off. 1.5" x 1.5" x 13.5', square 1/8" thick aluminum tubing. Approx. 20 lbs. you can imagine what kind of problems this could have caused if I was doing 60 mph on the freeway!!! found that it was secured by 4, self tapping screws, that had sheared off. I have the same kind of trim on the other side of the coach (much longer piece), where I found at least one sheared screw already. called the manufacturer and they said (just bring it in and get it fixed!) kind of scares me not knowing if it could happen again. I don't see why not! this IS a forest river, georgetown, model 373. I'm providing this info because your drop down does not show this model!! *Tr
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