| NHTSA Recall # | 74643 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 08V204000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | BERKSHIRE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date of notification | 07/08/26 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 08/02/07 |
| End date of manufacturing | 17/08/07 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 06/05/08 |
| Report created | 06/05/08 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 93 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall 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. |