Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 17V-623 · 2014–2017 Forest River Berkshire
Forest River, Inc. recall 17V-623 covers 276 2014–2017 Forest River Berkshire for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 41% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V623000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Berkshire XL and XLT buses. The headlights may shut off while switching from low beam to high beam settings, reducing visibility for the operator and other vehicles.
The risk
If the headlights shut off while driving, decreasing or causing a full loss of visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental wiring harness that will stop the headlights from shutting off unexpectedly, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0241.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
41%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 14 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 29, 2013 to March 2, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.