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2014-2017 Forest River Berkshire recall: high/low beam dimmer switch

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 6, 2017. It covers about 276 vehicles.

vehicles affected
276
reported
Oct 6, 2017
owners notified
Oct 31, 2017
related complaints
3

Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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
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.

Recall number 17V623000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 17V623000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2017 Forest River Berkshire high/low beam dimmer switch?

Yes. Recall 17V623000, reported on October 6, 2017, covers about 276 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V623000?

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.

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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