Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V341000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V341000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2005-2011 berkshire and charleston motorhomes, equipped with an iota its-50r transfer switch Includes 1,069 affected units, Transfer Switch, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2005-2011 berkshire and charleston motorhomes, equipped with an iota its-50r transfer switch

Defect 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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V341000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-07-16T00:00:00

Subject: Transfer switch

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,069

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2g88.5a5u_9sg7

NHTSA ID: 12V341000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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