2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
The 2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS.
Recalls for the 2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON, potentially affecting up to 367,238 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 13V005000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
| 451 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes. 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V005000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 451 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes. 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V005000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 451 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes. 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON.
Safety Rating for the 2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
- 2006 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2007 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2008 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 2 complaints
- 2009 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2010 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2011 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON (current)
- 2012 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2015 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 0 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON — 1 complaint
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