2005-2011 Berkshire 360FWS, Berkshire 360QS and others recall: equipment
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 16, 2012. It covers about 1,069 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,069
- reported
- Jul 16, 2012
- owners notified
- Jul 11, 2012
Equipment
- What is 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.
- Risk
- Continued use of the vehicle without replacing the transfer switch increases the risk of fire, personal injury, and property damage.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V341000
Affected vehicles
- Berkshire 360FWS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Berkshire 360QS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Berkshire 390BH 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Berkshire 390FL 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Berkshire 390QS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Berkshire 390RB 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Berkshire 390TS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Berkshire 410QS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 360QS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 360TS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 400QS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 400TS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 405QS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 410DST 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 410FK 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 410FS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 410FWS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 410LR 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 410QS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 430BH 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 430QS 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
- Charleston 430RB 2005-2011 2005200620072008200920102011
Questions about recall 12V341000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2011 Berkshire 360FWS, Berkshire 360QS and others equipment?
Yes. Recall 12V341000, reported on July 16, 2012, covers about 1,069 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V341000?
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?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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