FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE (2016) recall — Electrical System
Forest River recalls 2016-2017 Berkshire vehicles with improperly routed battery cables that could cause short circuits and fire. Owners must have their battery cable mounting inspected and fixed free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2016-2017 Berkshire RVs due to a risk of fire from improperly installed battery cables. This could happen if the cable contacts the frame rail, causing a short circuit. Affected owners should have their battery cable mounting checked by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226917-forest-river-2016-berkshire-vehicles-fire-risk-from-battery-cable.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226917-forest-river-2016-berkshire-vehicles-fire-risk-from-battery-cable · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V500000
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“Forest River 2016 Berkshire Vehicles: Fire Risk from Battery Cable Short Circuit.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226917-forest-river-2016-berkshire-vehicles-fire-risk-from-battery-cable. Based on NHTSA recall #17V500000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V500000).
Why it’s dangerous
The battery cable may not be properly secured, causing it to rub against the frame rail. This can lead to chafing, short circuits, and potentially a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire RVs built on Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR. Those who have the battery cable mounted incorrectly are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016-2017 Berkshire RV was built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR. The recall started September 29, 2017, and affects specific models from that year.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River Customer Service
Call 1-800-34-7440 to get your vehicle inspected and repaired free of charge.
Have Dealer Inspect Battery Cable
Dealers will check and fix the battery cable mounting bracket and routing if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The battery cable may not be properly secured, causing it to rub against the frame rail and potentially short circuit.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2016-2017 Berkshire RV was built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR. The recall began September 29, 2017.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-34-7440 or DTNA at 1-800-745-8000 to have your battery cable inspected and fixed for free.
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 17V500000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V500000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #17V500000 (October 8, 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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