FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V500000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | BERKSHIRE | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-09-29 | 2017-08-10 | 2017-08-11 |
Production Dates: 2015-09-21 - 2016-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 40-08032017-0491
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 47
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
