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2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Recalled by Forest River, Inc. — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Date: October 8, 2017
Company: Forest River, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Forest River, Inc.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report