2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE RECALL - #17V500000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
9/21/2015 - 9/30/2016 |
| Recalled on |
8/11/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/29/2017 |
| # Affected |
47 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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 |
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. |
| See also |
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, WATER HEATER
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Recall for STEERING
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, STABILIZER BAR
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Recall for EQUIPMENT
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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