The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V799000·Announced 2017-12-13

Forest River Recalls 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT Motorhomes for Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT motorhomes because incorrect circuit breakers may cause excessive heat and increase the risk of a fire.

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 vehicle defect (electrical wiring) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where incorrect circuit breakers were used that may not contact the electrical sub-panel correctly.

If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the resulting electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, which increases the risk of a fire. The recall began on January 11, 2018.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect circuit breaker free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
108

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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