Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V381000 Reported May 27, 2022

Incorrect circuit breaker installed

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 483 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V381000
Manufacturer Campaign
40-1516
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
483
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 27, 2022
Completion Rate
48.24

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Improper contact of the internal spring retention mechanism can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

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 22V381000 or campaign 40-1516.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V381000

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

What is recall 22V381000?

NHTSA recall 22V381000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on May 27, 2022. It addresses: Incorrect circuit breaker installed. The recall affects approximately 483 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 22V381000 or the manufacturer campaign number 40-1516. 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.