A battery cable may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire
By James Limbach ![]()
of ConsumerAffairs
August 22, 2017
of ConsumerAffairs
Forest River is recalling 47 model year 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.
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
Forrest 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 is expected to begin October 6, 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.