NHTSA Recall 18V179000: Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 416 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Coachmen Cross Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V179000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-0665 |
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Report received | March 19, 2018 |
| Owner notification | April 13, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Safety risk
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or Glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0665.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V179000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Cross Country | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Coachmen Pathfinder | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Forest River Berkshire | 2016, 2017 |
| Forest River Charleston | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Glaval Bus Synergy | 2014, 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.