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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V623000

2017 Forest River Berkshire | 2015 Forest River Berkshire | 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 2014 Forest River Berkshire — Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch

Published October 10, 2017 · Recall initiated: October 6, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V623000, published October 10, 2017 and initiated October 6, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2017 Forest River Berkshire | 2015 Forest River Berkshire | 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 2014 Forest River Berkshire — Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch.

What's the hazard

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Berkshire XL and XLT buses. The headlights may shut off while switching from low beam to high beam settings, reducing visibility for the operator and other vehicles.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental wiring harness that will stop the headlights from shutting off unexpectedly, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0241.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
BERKSHIRE
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2015 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2014 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Forest River Berkshire | 2015 Forest River Berkshire | 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 2014 Forest River Berkshire — Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V623000 on October 10, 2017. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Berkshire XL and XLT buses. The headlights may shut off while switching from low beam to high beam settings, reducing visibility for the operator and other vehicles.

What should I do if I have this product?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental wiring harness that will stop the headlights from shutting off unexpectedly, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0241.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: BERKSHIRE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)