2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
The 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES.
Recalls for the 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON, potentially affecting up to 366,341 vehicles.
Recall 17V756000 — EQUIPMENT
| 365,885 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free...
View full details →Recall 10V079000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 456 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON.
Safety Rating for the 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
- 2004 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2005 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2006 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2007 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2008 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 2 complaints
- 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON (current)
- 2010 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2012 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints