NHTSA Recall 17V623000: High/low beam dimmer switch (exterior lighting) and headlights (exterior lighting)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 276 vehicles. It affects 2014–2017 Forest River Berkshire.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V623000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 40-0241 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | October 6, 2017 |
| Owner notification | October 31, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V623000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.