NHTSA Recall 12V341000: Equipment
FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,069 vehicles. It affects 22 models including the Berkshire 360FWS.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V341000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | July 16, 2012 |
| Owner notification | July 11, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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, 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V341000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Berkshire 360FWS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Berkshire 360QS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Berkshire 390BH | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Berkshire 390FL | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Berkshire 390QS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Berkshire 390RB | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Berkshire 390TS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Berkshire 410QS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 360QS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 360TS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 400QS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 400TS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 405QS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 410DST | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 410FK | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 410FS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 410FWS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 410LR | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 410QS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 430BH | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 430QS | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Charleston 430RB | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.