NHTSA recall 13V005000
Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control · Forest River, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: the one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Why it matters: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Daimler truck north america (dtna) is performing this recall on behalf of forest river. Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began in January 2013. Owners should contact…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2010 Forest River Berkshire
- 2010 Forest River Charleston
- 2011 Forest River Berkshire
- 2011 Forest River Charleston
- 2012 Forest River Berkshire
- 2012 Forest River Charleston
- Forest River Charleston
All model years NHTSA lists
2010 Forest River Berkshire, 2011 Forest River Berkshire, 2012 Forest River Berkshire, 2010 Forest River Charleston, 2011 Forest River Charleston, 2012 Forest River Charleston.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V005000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.