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NHTSA Recall 12V341000


Recreational Vehicles Vehicles:  Forest River Berkshire, Forest River Charleston

NHTSA Recall 12V341000

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	12V341000
	
Vehicle Make / Model: 	    	Model Year(s):
     BERKSHIRE / 360FWS 	    	2005-2011
     BERKSHIRE / 360QS 	    	2005-2011
     BERKSHIRE / 390BH 	    	2005-2011
     BERKSHIRE / 390FL 	    	2005-2011
     BERKSHIRE / 390QS 	    	2005-2011
     BERKSHIRE / 390RB 	    	2005-2011
     BERKSHIRE / 390TS 	    	2005-2011
     BERKSHIRE / 410QS 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 360QS 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 360TS 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 400QS 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 400TS 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 405QS 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 410DST 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 410FK 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 410FS 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 410FWS 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 410LR 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 410QS 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 430BH 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 430QS 	    	2005-2011
     CHARLESTON / 430RB 	    	2005-2011
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC. 	Mfr's Report Date: JUL 13, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V341000 	NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 850
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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 is expected to begin during August 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.


Documents

DateDocument Name & DetailsDocuments
13 July 2012Defect Information Notice FL-611, Cummins V-Band Clamp Recall
To: Dan Smith, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
From: Jim Ely, Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Recall 12V341000

PDF
- 172KB - 3 pages
13 July 2012NHTSA Recall 12V341000
2005-2011 Forest River Berkshire, 2005-2011 Forest River Charleston

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall Page - 1 page
25 July 2012Transfer Switch
To: Dan Evans, Forest River, Inc.
From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA Recall 12V341000

PDF
- 49KB - 2 pages
15 October 2012Defect Information Notice FL-611, Cummins V-Band Clamp Recall
To: Dan Smith, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
From: Julie Browning, Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Recall 12V341000

PDF
- 1.0MB - 3 pages
23 January 2013Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Recall 12V341000

PDF
- 386KB - 1 page
2 July 2013Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Recall 12V341000

PDF
- 376KB - 1 page
1 October 2013Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Recall 12V341000

PDF
- 370KB - 1 page
9 January 2014Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Recall 12V341000

PDF
- 283KB - 1 page
1 April 2014Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Recall 12V341000

PDF
- 284KB - 1 page





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