2015 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner feedback commonly involves issues related to water heaters, power steering, accelerator pedals, service brakes, and fire extinguishers.
The vehicle is subject to five recalls that address defects affecting multiple systems including the LPG system water heater, hydraulic power steering hoses, accelerator pedal sensors, electric service brakes, and fire extinguishers. These recalls involve inspection, rerouting, replacement, modifications, or replacements to ensure safety and functionality.
Recalls- Water heater defect. NHTSA recall 15V771000 affects 489 vehicles due to water and gas valves that cause overheating of the hot water tap. Overheated water can release steam causing scald injuries. Forest River provides inspection and installs a water flow adjustment stop key and tamper-proof label; repair is limited to qualified service centers.
- Power steering hose routing. Recall 18V179000 impacts 416 vehicles where the hose may rub against the starter motor, risking electrical arcing and fluid leaks that could cause fire. Dealers reroute the hose at no charge to correct clearance issues.
- Accelerator pedal sensor. Recall 16V472000 involves 138 vehicles with throttle pedal sensors that might fail to return to zero, causing sudden loss of engine brake and increased crash risk. Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the pedal free of charge.
- Service brake signal. Recall 16V330000 covers 147 vehicles whose brake signals to towed devices may remain active after brake release, risking brake dragging, overheating, fire, and confusing following drivers. Dealers will modify brake assemblies free of charge.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V756000 affects 365,885 vehicles equipped with Kidde extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force, or have detachable nozzles causing injury and failure to extinguish fires. Owners are instructed to contact Kidde for free replacement extinguishers.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney may help address persistent safety defects or warranty concerns.
2015 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
367075
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.