Does the 2009 Forest River Charleston have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2009 Forest River Charleston recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Forest River dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Forest River Charleston?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2009 Forest River Charleston recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2009 Forest River Charleston. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Forest River been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Forest River dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2009 Forest River Charleston recalls, newest first

November 22, 2017NHTSA 17V756000365,885 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary: 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 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
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 at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 4, 2010NHTSA 10V079000456 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

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.
Consequence: A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2009 Forest River Charleston were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2009 Forest River Charleston have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2009 Forest River Charleston recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Forest River dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Forest River Charleston?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.