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17V-799 recall: Forest River Berkshire

Incorrect circuit breakers were used that may not contact the electrical sub-panel correctly.

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This campaign

Campaign number
17V-799
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Report received
December 13, 2017

Rigs named in this campaign

NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT motorhomes. Incorrect circuit breakers were used that may not contact the electrical sub-panel correctly.

The safety risk

If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.

The remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0594.

Dates

NHTSA received the report on December 13, 2017.

What to do next

Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.

Your rights with an open recall

If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.

Source

This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.

Look up 17V-799 at NHTSA

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