NHTSA Recall 12V341000 |
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Vehicles: Forest River Berkshire, Forest River Charleston
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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.
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| 13 July 2012 | Defect 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 2012 | NHTSA Recall 12V341000 2005-2011 Forest River Berkshire, 2005-2011 Forest River Charleston National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 25 July 2012 | Transfer Switch To: Dan Evans, Forest River, Inc. From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 12V341000 | PDF - 49KB - 2 pages |
| 15 October 2012 | Defect 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 2013 | Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Forest River, Inc. NHTSA Recall 12V341000 | PDF - 386KB - 1 page |
| 2 July 2013 | Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Forest River, Inc. NHTSA Recall 12V341000 | PDF - 376KB - 1 page |
| 1 October 2013 | Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Forest River, Inc. NHTSA Recall 12V341000 | PDF - 370KB - 1 page |
| 9 January 2014 | Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Forest River, Inc. NHTSA Recall 12V341000 | PDF - 283KB - 1 page |
| 1 April 2014 | Vehicle Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Forest River, Inc. NHTSA Recall 12V341000 | PDF - 284KB - 1 page |