| NHTSA Recall # | 111351 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V472000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 40-06202016-0214 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | CHARLESTON |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Date of notification | 04/08/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 16/09/13 |
| End date of manufacturing | 10/12/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 28/06/16 |
| Report created | 28/06/16 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 138 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |