2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING
Posted on: 2016-06-08
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 glaval synergy transit buses manufactured march 23, 2015, to april 29, 2015. The affected vehicles are built on a freightliner custom chassis and have steering boxes that were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers, resulting in premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Consequence
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2016. Note: owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-262-2212 or freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest river's number for this recall is 35-06022016-0207.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 2018-03-20
Description
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.
Consequence
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, forest river customer service at 1-574-295-2117, coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-0665.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.