Recall 08V-204: 2007–2008 Forest River Berkshire, 2007–2008 Forest River Charleston
FOREST RIVER, INC. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 2008, covering about 93 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V204000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Berkshire | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Forest River Charleston | 2007, 2008 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-204?
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.
How is recall 08V-204 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.