🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V341📅 Jul 19, 2012

2005–2011 Berkshire 360FWS & 2005–2011 Berkshire 360QS + 20 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

NHTSA campaign: 12V341000
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.
Vehicles affected: 1,069
Component: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA hotline: 1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed: Jul 11, 2012
Recall started by: MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Berkshire 360FWS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Berkshire 360QS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Berkshire 390BH: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Berkshire 390FL: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Berkshire 390QS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Berkshire 390RB: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Berkshire 390TS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Berkshire 410QS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 360QS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 360TS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 400QS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 400TS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 405QS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 410DST: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 410FK: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 410FS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 410FWS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 410LR: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 410QS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 430BH: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 430QS: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Charleston 430RB: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V341 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V341?

2005–2011 Berkshire 360FWS & 2005–2011 Berkshire 360QS + 20 more. 1,069 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Berkshire dealer to book the free repair.