EquipmentRecall 12V-341 · Berkshire and Charleston vehicles
FOREST RIVER, INC. recall 12V-341 covers 1,069 Berkshire and Charleston vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V341000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.