Forest River Berkshire Recall, Forest River Charleston Recall, Transfer Switch Fire Danger

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 Got a lemon Forest River Berkshire or Charleston motorhome? Want a new Berkshire or new Charleston motorhome or your money back? Get www.RvLemonLaw.com Get Justice