Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V799000 Reported December 13, 2017

Incorrect circuit breaker may cause excessive heat

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 108 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V799000
Manufacturer Campaign
40-0594
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
108
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 13, 2017
Completion Rate
48.15

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 berkshire xlt motorhomes. incorrect circuit breakers were used that may not contact the electrical sub-panel correctly.

Safety Consequence

If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect circuit breaker, free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-522-1368. forest river's number for this recall is 40-0594.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V799000 or campaign 40-0594.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V799000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V799000?

NHTSA recall 17V799000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 13, 2017. It addresses: Incorrect circuit breaker may cause excessive heat. The recall affects approximately 108 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V799000 or the manufacturer campaign number 40-0594. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.