Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V079000 Reported March 4, 2010

Adjustable brake pedal assemblies

Forest River, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 456 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V079000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-569
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
456
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 4, 2010

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 10V079000 or campaign FL-569.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V079000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V079000?

NHTSA recall 10V079000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 4, 2010. It addresses: Adjustable brake pedal assemblies. The recall affects approximately 456 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V079000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-569. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.