Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V500000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V500000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2017 berkshire vehicles built on freightliner custom chassis xcr chassis Includes 47 affected units, Battery Cable may Rub Against Frame Rail, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2017 berkshire vehicles built on freightliner custom chassis xcr chassis

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V500000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-08-10T00:00:00
Subject: Battery cable may rub against frame rail
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 47

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 40-08032017-0491
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 17V500000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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