FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE (2018) recall — Engine
Forest River recalls 2017-2018 Berkshire Coach Ultra motorhomes with Ford engines for potential fire risk from block heater cable corrosion. Free repairs available by Ford dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Prolonged corrosion of the connector may cause a resistive short, overheating or melting the wiring and increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017-2018 Berkshire Coach Ultra motorhomes built on Ford chassis. The block heater cable can corrode, causing electrical shorts that may lead to fire. Owners should contact Ford dealers for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224857-forest-river-2018-berkshire-motorhomes-engine-block-heater-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224857-forest-river-2018-berkshire-motorhomes-engine-block-heater-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V048000
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“Forest River 2018 Berkshire Motorhomes: Engine Block Heater Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224857-forest-river-2018-berkshire-motorhomes-engine-block-heater-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V048000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V048000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water and contaminants can enter the block heater cable's connector, causing corrosion. This corrosion may lead to electrical shorts that could overheat wiring and cause fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Berkshire Coach Ultra motorhomes built on Ford chassis are affected. Motorhome owners using block heaters are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2018 Berkshire Coach Ultra motorhomes built on Ford chassis with engine block heaters. The recall covers specific models from the 2017-2018 model years.
- Brand
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Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Dealer
Owners should contact a Ford dealer for free inspection and repair of the block heater cable connector.
Check for Corrosion
Inspect the block heater cable connector for signs of corrosion or damage.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River has notified owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the block heater cable and replace it if damage is found. If no damage is found, the terminal connector will be packed with grease and reconnected. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5111 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0940.
Questions people ask
Is this recall for my 2019 Glaval Entourage?
No, this recall applies to 2017-2018 Berkshire Coach Ultra motorhomes built on Ford chassis, not 2019 Glaval Entourage models.
How do I get the repair done?
Ford dealers will inspect the block heater cable and replace it if damaged, or add grease to the connector if no damage is found. Repairs are free.
When does this recall start?
The recall began on February 6, 2019.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V048000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V048000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River has notified owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the block heater cable and replace it if damage is found. If no damage is found, the terminal connector will be packed with grease and reconnected. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5111 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0940. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V048000 (January 22, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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