Forest River recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT motorhomes. Incorrect circuit breakers were used that may not contact the electrical sub-panel correctly.
What could happen
If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0594.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Berkshire 2016–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V799000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 13, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jan 11, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 108
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 28, 2015 to Dec 1, 2017
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
- Maker's own recall number
- 40-0594
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Forest River recall: Equipment Jan 20, 2023
- Forest River recall: Electrical system May 27, 2022
- Forest River recall: Electrical system Sep 3, 2021
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Equipment Jul 9, 2021
- Forest River recall: Exterior lighting Mar 29, 2021
- Coachmen / Dynamax / Forest River recall: Equipment Nov 23, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.