FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE (2018) recall — Electrical System
Forest River recalls 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT motorhomes with faulty circuit breakers that may cause overheating and fire. Owners must have the circuit breaker replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT motorhomes due to circuit breakers that may not contact the sub-panel properly, risking overheating and fire. This affects motorhome owners who purchased these models between 2016 and 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224864-forest-river-2016-2018-berkshire-xlt-motorhomes-fire-risk-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224864-forest-river-2016-2018-berkshire-xlt-motorhomes-fire-risk-from · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V799000
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“Forest River 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT Motorhomes: Fire Risk from Electrical Fault.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224864-forest-river-2016-2018-berkshire-xlt-motorhomes-fire-risk-from. Based on NHTSA recall #17V799000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V799000).
Why it’s dangerous
The circuit breakers may not make proper contact with the electrical sub-panel, causing excessive heat buildup. This heat can lead to electrical fires if not corrected.
Who’s affected
Motorhome owners who purchased 2016-2018 Forest River Berkshire XLT models are affected. Those with the faulty circuit breakers are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome was purchased between 2016 and 2018 and has a Forest River Berkshire XLT model. The faulty circuit breakers were installed by the manufacturer during production.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-522-1368 to have the incorrect circuit breaker replaced free of charge by a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0594.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The circuit breakers may not contact the electrical sub-panel properly, causing excessive heat that could lead to fire.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Motorhomes purchased between 2016 and 2018 with the Forest River Berkshire XLT model are affected.
What should I do if I own an affected motorhome?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368 to have the incorrect circuit breaker replaced free of charge by a dealer.
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 17V799000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V799000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0594. 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 #17V799000 (December 13, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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