CHARLESTON ( 12V341000 )

Publish Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:00:00 EST

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		N/A 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.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=12V341000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rss

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