NHTSA recall 08V213000
Steering · Forest River, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Why it matters: Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07V570). The recall is expected to begin during May 2008.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Forest River Charleston, 2007 Forest River Charleston.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V213000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.