Recall 10V079000: 2008–2009 Forest River Charleston
- Report received
- Mar 4, 2010
- Manufacturer
- Forest river, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 456vehicles
- Model years
- 2008–2009
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 certain model year 2008 and 2009 charleston motor homes manufactured between august 16, 2007 and september 23, 2008, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. The adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function.
Possible consequence
A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest river is working with freightliner to notify owners. Repairs will be conducted by freightliner free of charge. The safety recall began on january 10, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at 1-800-647-0712.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Forest River Charleston2 complaints
- 2009 Forest River Charleston0 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.