Recall 17V500000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 17V500000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on August 10, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 47.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on September 29, 2017.
- Production dates listed: September 21, 2015 to September 30, 2016.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Berkshire vehicles built on Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR chassis. A battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short circuiting.
Consequence (official text)
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy (official text)
Foreest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-34-7440 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-08032017-0491.
Notes and contacts as published
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.safercar.gov.
Manufacturer campaign number: 40-08032017-0491.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | BERKSHIRE | 2016 to 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2016 Forest River Berkshire listed in the notice
- 2017 Forest River Berkshire listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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