Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE		2010-2012
FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON		2010-2012
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.		Report Receipt Date: JAN 07, 2013
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 13V005000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 451

Summary:
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.

Consequence:
Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Forest River Berkshire Recalled for brake and cruise control defects

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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE     2010-2012      FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON     2010-2012 Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc. Report Receipt Date: JAN 07, 2013 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 13V005000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 451

Summary:   Forest River is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.

Consequence:   Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE 2011 Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 18, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V531000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 66

Summary: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BERKSHIRE MODELS 360FWS, 390BH, 390RB AND 390QS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.

Consequence: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.

Remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS

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Make / Models : 2007, 2008
Model/Build Years:
FOREST RIVER / BERKSHIRE
FOREST RIVER / CHARLESTON
Manufacturer : FOREST RIVER, INC.
Mfr's Report Date : JUL 15, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V345000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 57
Summary: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING 57 MY 2007-2008 MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER XC CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD.
Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSVERSE BEAM COULD DROP TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS AND SAF-HOLLAND TO HAVE A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ADL TRANSVERSE BEAM PERFORMED. IF A WELD DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED, SAF-HOLLAND WILL PROVIDE A SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT THAT CONTAINS A NEW TRANSVERSE BEAM, ALL NECESSARY INSTALLATION HARDWARE, BEAM REPLACEMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONS .