Recall 18V179000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 18V179000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on March 19, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 416.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on April 13, 2018.
- Production dates listed: July 12, 2012 to September 28, 2016.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
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 (official text)
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy (official text)
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 and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 51-0665.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| COACHMEN | CROSS COUNTRY | 2013 to 2015 |
| COACHMEN | PATHFINDER | 2013 to 2015 |
| FOREST RIVER | BERKSHIRE | 2016 to 2017 |
| FOREST RIVER | CHARLESTON | 2012 to 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2016 Forest River Berkshire listed in the notice
- 2017 Forest River Berkshire listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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