FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE (2016) recall — Exterior Lighting
Forest River recalls 2014-2017 Berkshire XL/XLT buses for headlights shutting off during beam switches, risking crashes. Owners get free wiring fix by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the headlights shut off while driving, decreasing or causing a full loss of visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2014-2017 Berkshire XL and XLT buses because headlights may shut off when switching between low and high beams, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must get a free wiring fix from dealers to prevent unexpected headlight loss. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226918-forest-river-berkshire-2016-recall-headlights-shut-off-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226918-forest-river-berkshire-2016-recall-headlights-shut-off-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V623000
Cite this page
“Forest River Berkshire (2016) Recall: Headlights Shut Off Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226918-forest-river-berkshire-2016-recall-headlights-shut-off-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V623000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V623000).
Why it’s dangerous
Headlights can shut off unexpectedly when switching from low beam to high beam settings. This reduces visibility for the driver and other vehicles, increasing crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2017 Forest River Berkshire XL and XLT buses are affected. Drivers using these buses are most at risk when switching headlight beams.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014-2017 Forest River Berkshire XL or XLT buses. The recall started October 31, 2017, and applies to all models in this range.
- Brand
Forest River- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-295-2117 to get the free wiring fix for your vehicle.
Get Free Wiring Fix
Dealers will install a supplemental wiring harness to prevent headlights from shutting off unexpectedly.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Headlights may shut off when switching from low beam to high beam settings, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
Check if your Forest River Berkshire is a 2014-2017 model. The recall applies to all these models.
What should I do if I have this bus?
Contact Forest River at 1-574-295-2117 to get a free wiring harness fix from 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 17V623000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V623000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
Similar recalls
Keep exploring
From people who’ve dealt with this
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
Where this comes from
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 #17V623000 (June 10, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.