Forest River Berkshire Recalled for Exhaust Fire Risk
Forest River is recalling 2011 Berkshire models due to a defective exhaust clamp that may fracture, causing hot gases to vent and creating a fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the exhaust system that creates a risk of fire and road hazards, meeting the criteria for a structural vehicle defect or significant injury/property-damage reports.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Berkshire recreational vehicles, specifically models 360FWS, 390BH, 390RB, and 390QS. These vehicles were manufactured between September 1, 2010, and February 28, 2011, and are equipped with a Cummins ISX or ISL diesel engine.
The recall addresses a defect in the V-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF). The T-bolt within these clamps can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. If the T-bolt fails, the clamp may loosen, causing the inlet or outlet sections to disconnect from the DOC/DPF housing.
If these sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent before exiting the tailpipe, creating a risk of combustion and fire. In some applications, if both clamps fail, the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Owners should contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 to schedule a free repair at an authorized Cummins dealer. The safety recall began on October 10, 2011.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 66
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- BERKSHIRE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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