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NHTSARecalled Jun 28, 2016 · #16V472000

Engine Brake may not Activate

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Charleston vehicles manufactured September 16, 2013, to December 10, 2015 and assembled on a Freightliner chassis built by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability. A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Engine Brake may not Activate
  • 2014-2016 Charleston
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
2016 Charleston
UPCs

What you should do

Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks Customer Service Department at 1-800-547-0712 or by E-mail at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-06202016-0214.

View the official CPSC notice