Trailer brakes may remain activated
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 charleston class a motorhomes manufactured from september 16, 2013, through september 25, 2016, and built on certain daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) chassis. on certain motorhome chassis built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
Safety Consequence
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged. as a result, the brakes could drag and overheat potentially resulting in a fire. additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dtna dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on june 23, 2016. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. forest river's number for this recall is 40-05132016-0196.
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FAQ: Recall 16V330000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V330000?
NHTSA recall 16V330000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on May 20, 2016. It addresses: Trailer brakes may remain activated. The recall affects approximately 147 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V330000 or the manufacturer campaign number 40-05132016-0196. 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.