Charleston, Berkshire 2005–2011 Equipment recall
Recalled July 16, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V341000 · Charleston
Hazard
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.
Units
1,069 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Charleston 360FWS · Charleston 360QS · Charleston 360TS · Charleston 390BH · Charleston 390FL · Charleston 390QS · Charleston 390RB · Charleston 390TS · Charleston 400QS · Charleston 400TS · Charleston 405QS · Charleston 410DST · Charleston 410FK · Charleston 410FS · Charleston 410FWS · Charleston 410LR · Charleston 410QS · Charleston 430BH · Charleston 430QS · Charleston 430RB
Manufacturer(s)
Forest River, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →