Vehicle recall 21V691000 · September 3, 2021
2021 Forest River Berkshire
These vehicles may have been manufactured with unsealed 5-AMP and 20-AMP mini-breakers, which could cause a spark in the battery compartment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire recreational vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with unsealed 5-AMP and 20-AMP mini-breakers, which could cause a spark in the battery compartment.
- Consequence
- A spark inside the battery compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install sealed mini-breakers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-1414.
- Notes
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V691000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 3, 2021
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 40-1414
- Owner notification
- September 16, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Berkshire (2021): 2021
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