2021–2022 Forest River Berkshire Recall: An incorrect circuit breaker was installed in the vehicle's house…
NHTSA campaign 22V381000 · Electrical System · filed May 27, 2022 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forest River Berkshire motorhomes. An incorrect circuit breaker was installed in the vehicle's house distribution subpanel, which prohibits the internal spring retention mechanism from properly contacting the subpanel.
The risk
Improper contact of the internal spring retention mechanism can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will install the correct breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-1516.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Berkshire | 2021, 2022 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V381000 (manufacturer number 40-1516). Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.