Complaints about the 2016 Forest River Charleston peaked in 2015, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Other, diesel, 6x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 7, 2015 to Aug 7, 2015.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-179 | Mar 19, 2018 | 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… | Steering | 416 | Repair or modification |
| 17V-756 | Nov 22, 2017 | These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the… | Equipment | 365,885 | Part replacement |
| 16V-472 | Jun 28, 2016 | Throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected,… | Speed control | 138 | Part replacement |
| 16V-330 | May 20, 2016 | On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate… | Brakes | 147 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-771 | Nov 19, 2015 | 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 | Equipment | 489 | Repair or modification |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
THIS MOTORHOME WAS PURCHASED AT THE END OF MAY 2015. AFTER TAKING DELIVERY, I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. AFTER SOME TIME IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE CONDITION WAS GETTING WORSE. I SCHEDULED THE MOTORHOME FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN THIS MORNING FOR THAT ALIGNMENT. IMMEDIATELY UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE ALIGNMENT TECHNICIAN SHOWED ME THAT THE TIE ROD TUBE THAT CONNECTS THE FRONT WHEELS HAD NEVER BEEN TIGHTENED BY THE MANUFACTURER. SINCE THIS TUBE WAS ALLOWED TO FREELY ROTATE, GIVEN ENOUGH TIME, THE STEERING WOULD HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED ONCE THE TUBE HAD UNSCREWED TO THE END OF IT'S TRAVEL. THIS MAY BE A DEFECT ON OTHER VEHICLES OR IT MAY BE UNIQUE TO THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE ADVISED OF THIS POSSIBLE PROBLEM. UPDATED 11/24/2015*JS
NHTSA complaint 10747016Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.