Recall 22V381 affects 483 2021-2022 Forest River Berkshire motorhomes for an incorrect circuit breaker. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 483 2021-2022 Berkshire motorhomes because the wrong circuit breaker was installed in the house distribution subpanel. Poor contact inside the subpanel can create excessive heat and raise the risk of a fire, and Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The house distribution subpanel in a 2021-2022 Forest River Berkshire motorhome routes 110V power to coach circuits. Its circuit breakers sit in that panel, connect to the bus, and shut a circuit off when current is too high. That contact has to be firm so power moves through the breaker instead of arcing or heating at the connection.
On affected Berkshire motorhomes, Forest River installed a 20/15AMP 110V breaker with a short stab slot where a long stab breaker belongs. Because the breaker does not seat correctly, the internal spring retention mechanism does not properly contact the subpanel. The failure traces to a manufacturing error, and the repair replaces the incorrect breaker with the specified 15/20 Long Stab Breaker Q1520NC.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a dash message, sound, smell, or visible cue from the breaker before the electrical connection problem shows up.
Who's affected?
Both model years point to the same wiring breaker component, not separate defects by year.
| 2022 Forest River Berkshire | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2021 Forest River Berkshire | wiring |
| Units affected | 483 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improper contact inside the breaker can create excessive heat and increase the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the recall repair soon and avoid using affected electrical equipment until the dealer installs the correct breaker. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Forest River Berkshire is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free breaker repair for the house distribution subpanel.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 22V381 and Forest River recall 40-1516 when you call.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368 with questions about scheduling or safe use before the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs the correct circuit breaker in the house distribution subpanel so the spring retention mechanism can make proper contact with the subpanel. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free of charge. Forest River uses its standard reimbursement plan for this recall. If you've already paid for a related breaker or subpanel repair, bring documentation to the service desk and ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 27, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 6, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| July 6, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 6, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 6, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V381?
Recall 22V381 covers 483 2021-2022 Forest River Berkshire motorhomes with an incorrect circuit breaker in the house distribution subpanel. Improper contact inside the breaker area can cause excessive heat and increase fire risk. Forest River dealers will install the correct breaker for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Forest River Berkshire is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 22V381. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the correct breaker. Reference Forest River recall number 40-1516 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will install the correct breaker free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Forest River dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is excessive heat in the house distribution subpanel, which increases the risk of fire. The recall involves the internal spring retention mechanism not making proper contact because the wrong circuit breaker was installed. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free breaker replacement.
When were owners notified about this Forest River Berkshire recall?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on July 1, 2022. If you bought the motorhome used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your 2021-2022 Forest River Berkshire is included, then call a Forest River dealer or Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-522-1368.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V381000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-522-1368 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V381 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V381000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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