NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V799
Manufacturer Forest River
, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 108
Incorrect Circuit Breaker may Cause Excessive Heat
If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT motorhomes. Incorrect circuit breakers were used that may not contact the electrical sub-panel correctly.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River’s number for this recall is 40-0594.
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.safercar.gov.
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Bolipoeq 150Amp Circuit Breaker DC 12V-48V for Marine Boat Trolling Motor Automotive RV Trailer Car Solar System Battery Disconnect with Manual Reset Switch, IP67 Waterproof (Pack of 2)
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- 【Protect the System from Electrical Damage】: These 12 volt circuit breakers are designed for protecting your boat trolling motor or vehicles from overload and short-circuit damage, prevents excessive current between battery and device for the great amp protection.
- 【Manual Reset Function】: Unique disconnect button & long handle resettable lever make the fuse circuit breaker become reusable and controllable. This 150A DC breaker will trip when the system is over-current by reset lever automatically pop out to terminate the power, and reset by pushing the reset bar back for reuse. Can be used as a Kill Switch.
- 【Made with Reliable Material】: Durable heat-resistant plastic housing and silicone insulating cap for safer use. Pure copper washers for expanding the contact area of the wire lugs, increase the conductivity and better performance.
- 【Easy Surface-Mount】: Bolipoeq 12v dc circuit breaker is surface-mount design, simply mount them on panel or firewall, hassle-free installation. What you get: 2 x auto 150 amp Breaker, 4 x Wire Lugs, 8 x Washers, 6 x Mounting Screws.
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- 【Protect the System from Electrical Damage】: These 12 volt circuit breakers are designed for protecting your boat trolling motor or vehicles from overload and short-circuit damage, prevents excessive current between battery and device for the great amp protection.
- 【Manual Reset Function】: Unique disconnect button & long handle resettable lever make the fuse circuit breaker become reusable and controllable. This 300A DC breaker will trip when the system is over-current by reset lever automatically pop out to terminate the power, and reset by pushing the reset bar back for reuse. Can be used as a Kill Switch.
- 【Made with Reliable Material】: Durable heat-resistant plastic housing and silicone insulating cap for safer use. Pure copper washers for expanding the contact area of the wire lugs, increase the conductivity and better performance.
- 【Easy Surface-Mount】: Bolipoeq 12v dc circuit breaker is surface-mount design, simply mount them on panel or firewall, hassle-free installation. What you get: 2 x auto 300 amp Breaker, 4 x Wire Lugs, 8 x Washers, 6 x Mounting Screws.
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