Electrical systemRecall 20V-540 · 2021 Forest River Berkshire
Forest River, Inc. recall 20V-540 covers 22 2021 Forest River Berkshire for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V540000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire BEA40C-380, BEA40E-380, BEA45A-450, and BEA45CA-450 motorhomes equipped with 3000W inverters. These inverters supply too much current to the 10 gauge Romex wire.
The risk
Overloaded wires may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3000W inverter with a 2800W inverter, free of charge. The recall began September 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-754-533-5934. Forest's number for this recall is 40-1225.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.