Forest River Charleston, model years 2014 to 2016. Filed by Forest River, Inc. and reported to NHTSA on 20 May 2016. 147 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Charleston Class A motorhomes manufactured from September 16, 2013, through September 25, 2016, and built on certain Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) chassis. On certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the …
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The maker's own number for this recall: 40-05132016-0196. That is the number on the owner letter and on the dealer paperwork. 16V330 is the number NHTSA gave the same campaign, and the number this page is filed under. They are one recall, written two ways.
What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 16V330 cover?
- Forest River Charleston, model years 2014-2016.
- What is wrong with them?
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Charleston Class A motorhomes manufactured from September 16, 2013, through September 25, 2016, and built on certain Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) chassis.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged. As a result, the brakes could drag and overheat potentially resulting in a fire.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-05132016-0196.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on. The maker calls this recall 40-05132016-0196, which is the number on the owner letter and the dealer paperwork.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged. As a result, the brakes could drag and overheat potentially resulting i…”
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in the notice
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| Campaign | 16V330 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Forest River, Inc. |
| System at fault | Service Brakes, Electric |
| Reported to NHTSA | 20 May 2016 |
| Model years | 2014-2016 |
| Vehicles named | FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON |
What the notice says today
The consequence
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged. As a result, the brakes could drag and overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-05132016-0196.
What it said before
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CarsMultiverse, recall 16V330, wording as read on 16 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/16v330/
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- Defect summary
37322b31 - Consequence
5976ebe3 - Remedy
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