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Forest River Charleston recalls and problems

15 recalls and 3 owner complaints for 16 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
15
Complaints
3
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

2018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003

Forest River Charleston by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2018 Charleston500000
2017 Charleston500000
2016 Charleston510000
2015 Charleston500000
2014 Charleston500000
2013 Charleston300000
2012 Charleston400000
2011 Charleston200000
2010 Charleston200000
2009 Charleston200000
2008 Charleston420000
2007 Charleston500000
2006 Charleston200000
2005 Charleston200000
2004 Charleston200000
2003 Charleston100000

Most reported Forest River Charleston problems

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Steering1

All Forest River Charleston recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
20V-488Aug 18, 20202017–2018Exterior Lighting, Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
18V-768Oct 31, 20182018VisibilityForest River, Inc.
18V-737Oct 19, 20182017–2018Exterior LightingForest River, Inc.
18V-179Mar 19, 20182012–2017SteeringForest River, Inc.
17V-756Nov 22, 20172003–2018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
17V-059Jan 26, 20172017–2018SteeringForest River, Inc.
16V-472Jun 28, 20162014–2016Vehicle Speed ControlForest River, Inc.
16V-330May 20, 20162014–2016Service Brakes, ElectricForest River, Inc.
15V-771Nov 19, 20152012–2016EquipmentForest River, Inc.
13V-005Jan 7, 20132010–2012Vehicle Speed Control, Exterior Lighting, Electrical SystemForest River is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes.
10V-454Oct 1, 20102004–2005, 2007EquipmentForest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts.
10V-079Mar 4, 20102008–2009Service Brakes, HydraulicForest 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.
08V-345Jul 28, 20082007–2008SuspensionForest river is recalling 57 my 2007-2008 motor homes built on freightliner xc chassis and equipped with saf-holland rear suspensions.
08V-213May 12, 20082006–2007SteeringForest 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.
08V-204May 6, 20082007–2008SteeringForest river is recalling 93 my 2007-2008 charleston and berkshire motor homes built on freightliner chassis.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Forest River Charleston?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Forest River Charleston has the most reports (2). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Forest River Charleston have?

NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering Forest River Charleston model years 2003–2018.

What are the most common Forest River Charleston problems?

Owners report structure, steering problems most often.