Vehicle recall 10V079000 · March 4, 2010
2008-2009 Forest River Charleston
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Forest river recall no. Fl-569.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V079000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2010
- Filed by
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-569
- Owner notification
- January 11, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 456
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Charleston (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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.
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.