Engine brake may not activate
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 charleston vehicles manufactured september 16, 2013, to december 10, 2015 and assembled on a freightliner chassis built by daimler trucks north america (dtna). the throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Safety Consequence
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america dealers will replace the pedal, free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2016. owners may contact daimler trucks customer service department at 1-800-547-0712 or by e-mail at dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com. forest river's number for this recall is 40-06202016-0214.
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FAQ: Recall 16V472000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V472000?
NHTSA recall 16V472000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 28, 2016. It addresses: Engine brake may not activate. The recall affects approximately 138 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V472000 or the manufacturer campaign number 40-06202016-0214. 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.