Recall 17V623000: 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 17V623000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on October 6, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 276.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on October 31, 2017.
- Production dates listed: October 29, 2013 to March 2, 2017.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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The absence of a recall in this dataset does not establish that a vehicle is safe.
Defect summary (official text)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Berkshire XL and XLT buses. The headlights may shut off while switching from low beam to high beam settings, reducing visibility for the operator and other vehicles.
Consequence (official text)
If the headlights shut off while driving, decreasing or causing a full loss of visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental wiring harness that will stop the headlights from shutting off unexpectedly, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0241.
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: 40-0241.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | BERKSHIRE | 2014 to 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2015 Forest River Berkshire listed in the notice
- 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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