2016–2017 Forest River Berkshire Recall: A battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as…
NHTSA campaign 17V500000 · Electrical System · filed Aug 10, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (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.
The risk
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Berkshire | 2016, 2017 |
Related recalls
More Forest River Berkshire recalls
- 2021 Forest River Berkshire — Retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit
- 2021–2022 Forest River Berkshire — An incorrect circuit breaker was installed in the vehicle's…
- 2021 Forest River Berkshire — These vehicles may have been manufactured with unsealed…
- 2015–2017 Coachmen Cross Country and 10 other models — Adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may…
- 2021 Forest River Berkshire — Brake lights may not adequately reflect light
Other campaigns involving Forest River vehicles
- 2027 Forest River Ibex and 3 other models — Federal Placard may state an incorrect fresh water tank…
- 2026–2027 Forest River OG Luxury Coach and 1 other model — Printed circuit board may fail during certain operations…
- 2026–2027 Forest River Salem and 1 other model — Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight…
All Forest River Berkshire recalls → · All Forest River recalls →
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V500000 (manufacturer number 40-08032017-0491). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.