CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1912 and UL1913 motorhomes. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
- Risk
- When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and Ford dealers will disable the vehicle's engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Forest River's number for this recall is 78-1032.
- 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
Water and contaminants can enter the splice connector of the engine block heater cable on certain 2017-2018 Berkshire motorhomes. Over time this can cause corrosion and a resistive short when the heater is plugged in.
The corrosion can lead to overheated or melted wiring, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid plugging in the block heater until the vehicle has been checked.
The remedy is free. Ford dealers will disable the engine block heater cable at no charge, and Forest River will notify owners. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference Forest River recall number 78-1032. Check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Berkshire | 20172018 |
|---|