2021 Forest River Berkshire Recreational Vehicles Unsealed Mini-Breakers May Cause Fire

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RECALL 21V691 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS
Make(s): Berkshire Class A Motorhome
Model(s): BEA39A-360, BEA40F-360 & BEA45A-450
Model Year(s): 2021
Concern:
Manufacturing installed a 5AMP “Unsealed” Mini-
Breaker and a 20AMP “Unsealed” Mini-Breaker
in the battery compartment.
Repair Code: RC-003-01-00-004090
Allotted Time: .17 HRS.
Inspection Code: N/A
Allotted Time: N/A
Photo(s) Required YES, AFTER
Prior Authorization Required: NO
Part(s) Kit Number: F100288325
Part(s) Return: NO
Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death.
STEP 1: LOCATE THE HOUSE BATTERY COMPARTMENT;
STEP 2: LOCATE THE 5AMP MINI-BREAKER, REMOVE AND DISCARD;
STEP 3: INSTALL REPLACEMENT SEALED 5AMP MINI-BREAKER;
STEP 4: LOCATE THE 20AMP MINI-BREAKER, REMOVE AND DISCARD;
STEP 5: INSTALL THE REPLACEMENT SEALED 20AMP MINI-BREAKER;
STEP 6: ENSURE ANY WIRING THAT HAD BEEN CONNECTED TO EITHER MINI-BREAKER IS RE-ATTACHED AND THE NUT IS TIGHTLY SECURED;
STEP 7: CLAIM REPAIR CODE.
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September 16, 2021
This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above.
Dear Forest River Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River – Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2021 Berkshire Class A Motorhome recreational vehicles. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
A 5AMP “Unsealed” Mini-Breaker and a 20AMP “Unsealed” Mini-Breaker in the battery compartment. These mini-breakers are required to be of the sealed type, so as to not produce any spark in a battery compartment.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
An unsealed mini-breaker may produce a spark in the battery compartment environment, which may have gasses that are flammable. If a spark ignites the flammable gasses and lead to a fire, personal injury may result.
WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?
Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy.
You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations.
HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated time of repair is .17 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?
If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized.
Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
Berkshire
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
1800 W Hively
Elkhart, IN 46517
DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE
VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT
BUILDING 11
423 N MAIN ST
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218
NHTSA RECALL: 21V691
CANADA RECALL: N/A
FR ID: 40-1414
<<VIN>>
<<OWNER NAME/DEALERNAME>>
<<ADDRESS>>
<<CITY>>, <<ST>> <<ZIP-XXX>>
O Integrity
O Safety
O Quality
O Customer Service
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What if you no longer own this vehicle?
If you no longer own this vehicle and have the address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner within 10 working days after the day in which the notice is received. You have received this letter because government regulations require that a notification is sent to the last known owner of record. Our records indicate that you are the current owner.
PLEASE NOTE: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT ANY VEHICLE LESSOR RECEIVING THIS RECALL NOTICE MUST FORWARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE TO THE LESSEE WITHIN TEN DAYS.
MAY FOREST RIVER ASSIST YOU FURTHER?
If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired, please contact your Forest River Representative listed below:
CONTACT
PHONE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
(574) 522-1368
If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable amount of time or without charge, you may write to the following address:
For US Owners Please Contact:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Or you may call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or (TTY: 1-800-424-9153).
Or visit www.safercar.gov and search;
Recall ID: 21V691
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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September 16, 2021
Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B
“It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.”
–Forest River motorized and towable products are contained in this section-
CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5
Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
Forest River – Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2021 Berkshire Class A motorhome recreational vehicles. Forest River is recalling the defect model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your dealership. Forest River apologizes for any inconvenience this action may cause your dealership; however, safety continued satisfaction and our commitment to building great products are of the utmost importance to Forest River.
The identified VIN referenced in the attached document(s).
The designated Date range of production is 08/23/2021 through 08/25/2021
DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE:
A 5AMP “Unsealed” Mini-Breaker and a 20AMP “Unsealed” Mini-Breaker in the battery compartment. These mini-breakers are required to be of the sealed type, so as to not produce any spark in a battery compartment.
EVALUATION OF RISK:
An unsealed mini-breaker may produce a spark in the battery compartment environment, which may have gasses that are flammable. If a spark ignites the flammable gasses and lead to a fire, personal injury may result.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Dealership Service Department Service procedures for addressing the incorrect breakers are located on Dealer Connect
WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER OF THE REMEDY KIT?
F100288325
PARTS AND RETURN:
Pictures are required for the remedy and/or inspection after installation. Pictures of the remedy are a condition of payment in which must be provided with a claim against the repair code(s).
DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect
UNITED
STATES
CANADA
REPAIR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
ALLOWABLE HOUR(S)
21V691
N/A
RC-003-01-00-004090
Replace Mini Breakers
.17 HRS
HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTACT
PHONE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
(574) 522-1368
DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE
VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT
BUILDING 11
423 N MAIN ST
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218
NHTSA RECALL: 21V691
CANADA RECALL: N/A
FR ID: 40-1414
<<DEALERNAME>>
<<ADDRESS>>
<<CITY>>, <<ST>> <<ZIP-XXX>>
O Integrity
O Safety
O Quality
O Customer Service
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The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2021 Berkshire Class A motorhome in question. The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies for remedy to their 2021 Berkshire Class A motorhome listed under this Recall.
If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2021 Berkshire Class A motorhome, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). If the remedy needs to be performed on an out of warranty 2021 Berkshire Class A motorhome in which the VIN falls under as stated in the identified VIN listing, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s).
Notice:
In no manner shall a Forest River Product Owner or Coachmen Product Owner be charged any fee(s) for scheduling, conduction or completion of the recall. Additionally, all dealership(s) that are Forest River and/or Coachmen dealership(s) are Federally Mandated to perform the recall once presented with this recall whether by the Owner or Dealership receipt of this letter, without denial of service to the Owner. Lastly, denial of a remedy for this recall is a Federal Violation punishable by law resulting substantial fines and/or civil penalties.
Federal Regulation requires that any lessor receiving this Recall must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If your dealership no longer owns this vehicle, please inform the Warranty Manager of the product listed above of the change of ownership.

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