Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V454000 Reported June 17, 2019

Block heater cable splice connector may corrode

Q: What is recall 19V454000?

NHTSA recall 19V454000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 17, 2019. It addresses: Block heater cable splice connector may corrode. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

19V454000

Manufacturer Campaign

78-1032

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 17, 2019

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 berkshire coach ultra ul1912 and ul1913 motorhomes. water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

Safety Consequence

When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and ford dealers will disable the vehicle's engine block heater cable, free of charge. the recall began june 27, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. forest river's number for this recall is 78-1032.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 19V454000 or campaign 78-1032.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 19V454000

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

What is recall 19V454000?

NHTSA recall 19V454000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 17, 2019. It addresses: Block heater cable splice connector may corrode. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V454000 or the manufacturer campaign number 78-1032. 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.