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Recall 12V-341: 2005–2011 Berkshire 360FWS, 2005–2011 Berkshire 360QS and 20 more

FOREST RIVER, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 16, 2012, covering about 1,069 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-341
Report date
Jul 16, 2012
Vehicles affected
1,069
Owners notified
Jul 11, 2012

The problem

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Berkshire and Charleston Motorhomes, equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch. These switches may experience heat related failures when exposed to elevated electrical loads associated with RV use in higher ambient temperatures. The failure may lead to an increased risk of electrical damage to other appliances.

The risk

Continued use of the vehicle without replacing the transfer switch increases the risk of fire, personal injury, and property damage.

The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2012. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-295-8749.

Notes

Forest River's recall campaign number 40-712.Owners may contact the National Highway Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall details

ManufacturerFOREST RIVER, INC.
ComponentEquipment
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V341000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Berkshire 360FWS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Berkshire 360QS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Berkshire 390BH2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Berkshire 390FL2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Berkshire 390QS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Berkshire 390RB2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Berkshire 390TS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Berkshire 410QS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 360QS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 360TS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 400QS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 400TS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 405QS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 410DST2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 410FK2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 410FS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 410FWS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 410LR2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 410QS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 430BH2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 430QS2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Charleston 430RB2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-341?

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Berkshire and Charleston Motorhomes, equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch. These switches may experience heat related failures when exposed to elevated electrical loads associated with RV use in higher ambient temperatures. The failure may lead to an increased risk of electrical damage to other appliances.

How is recall 12V-341 fixed?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2012. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-295-8749.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.