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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V500000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Published August 11, 2017 · Recall initiated: August 10, 2017

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.

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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