CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Berkshire vehicles built on Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR chassis. A battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short circuiting.
- Risk
- A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Foreest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-34-7440 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-08032017-0491.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A battery cable mounting bracket on certain vehicles may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the battery cable can be routed and clipped in a way that lets it contact the frame rail. Over time, this contact can chafe the cable and cause a short circuit.
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should not ignore this recall.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing as needed, at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-34-7440 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Berkshire | 20162017 |
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