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2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire recall: cables

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 10, 2017. It covers about 47 vehicles.

vehicles affected
47
reported
Aug 10, 2017
owners notified
Sep 29, 2017

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 17V500000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V500000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire cables?

Yes. Recall 17V500000, reported on August 10, 2017, covers about 47 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V500000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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