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Forest River Berkshire Recall 17V799: Loose-Fitting Breakers Can Overheat and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 17V799, reported December 13, 2017, 108 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some Forest River Berkshire XLT motorhomes were built with incorrect circuit breakers that may not make proper contact with the electrical sub-panel. Poor contact creates electrical resistance, which can generate excessive heat and raise the risk of a fire.

If you own a 2016, 2017, or 2018 Forest River Berkshire, check whether your motorhome is included in this recall. The remedy is free: authorized dealers will replace the incorrect circuit breaker at no cost to you. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368, referencing recall number 40-0594. Forest River will notify affected owners, and you should check your VIN for open recalls to confirm your vehicle's status.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V799Forest River, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Problem
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.
Risk
If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Berkshire201620172018