The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V691000·Announced 2021-03-09

2021 Forest River Berkshire RVs Recalled for Electrical Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire recreational vehicles that may have unsealed mini-breakers in the electrical system, which could cause sparks and increase the risk of fire in the battery compartment.

What this means for you

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: This electrical system defect poses a fire risk, but no fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported. According to the rubric, a theoretical risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported scores as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire recreational vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with unsealed 5-AMP and 20-AMP mini-breakers in the electrical system.

The unsealed mini-breakers could cause a spark inside the battery compartment, which increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will install sealed replacement mini-breakers at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 16, 2021. To arrange the repair, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • electrical-defect
  • fire
Affected units
4

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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