2005 Berkshire 390qs | 2009 Berkshire 360fws | 2010 Berkshire 360qs | 2007 Berkshire 360qs | 2010 Berkshire 390bh | 2009 Berkshire 390bh | 2008 Berkshire 390bh | 2006 Berkshire 390bh | 2011 Berkshire 390fl | 2009 Berkshire 390fl | 2008 Berkshire 390fl | 2007 Berkshire 390fl | 2005 Berkshire 390fl | 2007 Berkshire 390qs | 2006 Berkshire 390qs | 2011 Berkshire 390rb | 2010 Berkshire 390rb | 2008 Charleston 430bh | 2010 Charleston 430bh | 2011 Charleston 430bh — Equipment
Published July 19, 2012 · Recall initiated: July 16, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V341000, published July 19, 2012 and initiated July 16, 2012. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2005 Berkshire 390qs | 2009 Berkshire 360fws | 2010 Berkshire 360qs | 2007 Berkshire 360qs | 2010 Berkshire 390bh | 2009 Berkshire 390bh | 2008 Berkshire 390bh | 2006 Berkshire 390bh | 2011 Berkshire 390fl | 2009 Berkshire 390fl | 2008 Berkshire 390fl | 2007 Berkshire 390fl | 2005 Berkshire 390fl | 2007 Berkshire 390qs | 2006 Berkshire 390qs | 2011 Berkshire 390rb | 2010 Berkshire 390rb | 2008 Charleston 430bh | 2010 Charleston 430bh | 2011 Charleston 430bh — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BERKSHIRE
- Model
- 390QS
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2005 BERKSHIRE 390QS | 2009 BERKSHIRE 360FWS | 2010 BERKSHIRE 360QS | 2007 BERKSHIRE 360QS | 2010 BERKSHIRE 390BH | 2009 BERKSHIRE 390BH | 2008 BERKSHIRE 390BH | 2006 BERKSHIRE 390BH | 2011 BERKSHIRE 390FL | 2009 BERKSHIRE 390FL | 2008 BERKSHIRE 390FL | 2007 BERKSHIRE 390FL | 2005 BERKSHIRE 390FL | 2007 BERKSHIRE 390QS | 2006 BERKSHIRE 390QS | 2011 BERKSHIRE 390RB | 2010 BERKSHIRE 390RB | 2008 CHARLESTON 430BH | 2010 CHARLESTON 430BH | 2011 CHARLESTON 430BH
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 Berkshire 390qs | 2009 Berkshire 360fws | 2010 Berkshire 360qs | 2007 Berkshire 360qs | 2010 Berkshire 390bh | 2009 Berkshire 390bh | 2008 Berkshire 390bh | 2006 Berkshire 390bh | 2011 Berkshire 390fl | 2009 Berkshire 390fl | 2008 Berkshire 390fl | 2007 Berkshire 390fl | 2005 Berkshire 390fl | 2007 Berkshire 390qs | 2006 Berkshire 390qs | 2011 Berkshire 390rb | 2010 Berkshire 390rb | 2008 Charleston 430bh | 2010 Charleston 430bh | 2011 Charleston 430bh — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V341000 on July 19, 2012. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BERKSHIRE. Model: 390QS.