Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2011 to 2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XBR, XCL, XCM, and XCR RV chassis, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 7. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA’s number for this recall is FL-762. Note: This recall is an expansion of 16V-809.
Potential number of units affected: 9,480
Forest River is recalling certain 2016 to 2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012 to 2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013 to 2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014 to 2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on FCCC chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 15. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or Glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-0665.
Potential number of units affected: 416
Forest River also is recalling certain 2018 Stealth Evo recreational trailers, model SJT2850-CA. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicate a tire size of ST205/75R15 Load Range E, when the tires installed on the vehicle are ST225/75R15 Load Range E. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims,” and the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard with correct tire and rim information, free of charge. The recall began on March 15. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River’s number for this recall is 19-0661.
Potential number of units affected: 28
Entegra Coach is recalling certain 2011 to 2012 and 2015 to 2016 Aspire built on FCCC chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Entegra will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 7. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
Potential number of units affected: 130