Vehicle Make / Model:


Model Year(s):

BERKSHIRE / 360FWS 2005-2011
BERKSHIRE / 360QS 2005-2011
BERKSHIRE / 390BH2005-2011
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 [WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV]