2014 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recalls involving water heaters, power steering hose routing, accelerator pedal sensors, electric service brakes, and fire extinguisher defects.
The vehicle has five recalls impacting various critical and safety-related systems, such as the LPG water heater, steering components, braking, accelerator control, and fire extinguishing equipment. These recalls address potential injury risks and functionality failures with free repairs or replacements offered by the manufacturer or dealers.
Recalls- LPG Water Heater Defect. NHTSA recall 15V771000 affects 489 vehicles due to water heaters overheating water at the hot water tap. Overheating may release steam causing scald injuries. The remedy involves installing a water flow adjustment stop key, securing the adjustment screw, and applying warning labels. The recall started in December 2015.
- Power Steering Hose Routing. Recall 18V179000 involves 416 vehicles where the power steering hose may rub on the starter motor causing electrical arcing and fluid leaks, increasing fire risk. Dealers will reroute the hose to prevent contact. The recall began in April 2018.
- Accelerator Pedal Sensor. Recall 16V472000 affects 138 vehicles with a throttle pedal sensor that may fail to return to zero, causing sudden loss of engine brake and reduced deceleration. The fix replaces the pedal sensor at no cost. The recall began in August 2016.
- Electric Service Brakes. Recall 16V330000 applies to 147 vehicles where brake signals to towed devices may stay active after releasing the motorhome brakes, causing brake drag, overheating, and possible fire risk. Dealers will modify brake assemblies free of charge. Recall started in June 2016.
- Fire Extinguisher Malfunction. Recall 17V756000 covers 365,885 vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or require excessive force to discharge, with detachable nozzles posing injury hazards. Owners are instructed to contact Kidde for a free replacement. The recall began in December 2017.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney can help determine potential remedies.
2014 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
367075
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
416 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
Risk: Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
2014 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
365885 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2014 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
147 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Charleston Class A motorhomes manufactured from September 16, 2013, through September 25, 2016, and built on certain Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) chassis. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
Risk: If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged. As a result, the brakes could drag and overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
138 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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.
Risk: 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.
2014 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
489 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.