Recall 17V799000: 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 17V799000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on December 13, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 108.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on January 11, 2018.
- Production dates listed: September 28, 2015 to December 1, 2017.
- 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 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT motorhomes. Incorrect circuit breakers were used that may not contact the electrical sub-panel correctly.
Consequence (official text)
If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0594.
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: 40-0594.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | BERKSHIRE | 2016 to 2018 |
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
- 2018 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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