Recall 08V204000: 2007–2008 Forest River Charleston and 1 other model
- Report received
- May 6, 2008
- Manufacturer
- Forest river, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 93vehicles
- Model years
- 2007–2008
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Forest river is recalling 93 my 2007-2008 charleston and berkshire motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
Possible consequence
Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Forest river is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2007 Forest River Berkshire0 complaints
- 2008 Forest River Berkshire2 complaints
- 2007 Forest River Charleston0 complaints
- 2008 Forest River Charleston2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.