Forest River is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Berkshire and Charleston Motorhomes

— Recall Campaign #12V341000

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.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,069 units affected.

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NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

12V341000
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Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Recall date: July 16, 2012
NHTSA Campaign #: 12V341000
Units affected: 1,069
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.
Consequeces:
Continued use of the vehicle without replacing the transfer switch increases the risk of fire, personal injury, and property damage.
Corrective action:
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.
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.

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