The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V454000·Announced 2019-06-17

Forest River Berkshire Motorhomes Recalled for Block Heater Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 2017-2018 Berkshire motorhomes because water in the block heater cable can cause corrosion, leading to overheated wiring and fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1912 and UL1913 motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect in the engine block heater cable's splice connector, where water and contaminants may enter, causing corrosion and damage.

When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short. This increases the risk of overheated or melted wiring, which can increase the risk of a fire.

Forest River will notify owners, and Ford dealers will disable the vehicle's engine block heater cable free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 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
2

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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