Forest River Berkshire (2016-2018): Electrical system
Recall 17V799000 · Dec 13, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.
108
vehicles affected
108
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V799000
- Date
- Dec 13, 2017
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 108
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Fuses and circuit breakers
- Model years
- 2016-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Berkshire | 2016-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V799000?
1 model: Forest River Berkshire (2016-2018), about 108 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V799000?
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.
What can happen?
If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.