---
title: "17V-799 recall: Forest River Berkshire"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "17V-799"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-799"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-799.md"
---

# 17V-799 recall: Forest River Berkshire

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

**Campaign:** 17V-799
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
**Filed:** December 13, 2017
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V799

## 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.


## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2018 Forest River Berkshire: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/berkshire/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/berkshire/2018.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-799