2016 Forest River Berkshire | 2017 Forest River Berkshire — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Published August 11, 2017 · Recall initiated: August 10, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V500000, published August 11, 2017 and initiated August 10, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 2017 Forest River Berkshire — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- BERKSHIRE
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 2017 Forest River Berkshire — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V500000 on August 11, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: BERKSHIRE.