Forest River (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.
Forest River – Battery Cable may Rub Against Frame Rail
| Report Received Date | 08/10/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V500000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | 40-08032017-0491 |
| Potentially Affected | 47 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V500000) |
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