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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire recreational vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with unsealed 5-AMP and 20-AMP mini-breakers, which could cause a spark in the battery compartment.
- Risk
- A spark inside the battery compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install sealed mini-breakers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-1414.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain RVs may have been built with unsealed 5-amp and 20-amp mini-breakers. These breakers can produce a spark inside the battery compartment.
A spark in the battery compartment can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should stop relying on the affected electrical system until the repair is completed, and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the inspection and repair. Owners can also reach Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368 and should reference recall number 40-1414.
The remedy is free: dealers will install sealed mini-breakers at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2021. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Berkshire | 2021 |
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