The power steering hose can rub the power stud causing arcing
February 9, 2017Forest River is recalling 67 model year 2017-2018 Berkshire and Charleston RVs built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) RV chassis.
The vehicle's power steering hose may be improperly routed causing inadequate clearance between the hose and power stud. As a result, the hose can rub the power stud causing arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Arcing in the presence of power steering fluid leak under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and FCCC dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 21, 2017.
Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, or FCCC customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-01182017-0311.