Report Date
Oct 6, 2017
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Affected Vehicles
4

Defect Description

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.

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Safety Consequence

If the headlights shut off while driving, decreasing or causing a full loss of visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
2015 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.