FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V381000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-07-01 2022-05-27 2022-05-27

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 40-1516

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 483

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forest River Berkshire motorhomes. An incorrect circuit breaker was installed in the vehicle's house distribution subpanel, which prohibits the internal spring retention mechanism from properly contacting the subpanel.

Consequence

Improper contact of the internal spring retention mechanism can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install the correct breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-1516.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.