NHTSA Recall 20V540000: Inverter (equipment) and electrical system
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22 vehicles. It affects 2021 Forest River Berkshire.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V540000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 40-1225 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › 120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INVERTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | September 4, 2020 |
| Owner notification | September 24, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire BEA40C-380, BEA40E-380, BEA45A-450, and BEA45CA-450 motorhomes equipped with 3000W inverters. These inverters supply too much current to the 10 gauge Romex wire.
Safety risk
Overloaded wires may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3000W inverter with a 2800W inverter, free of charge. The recall began September 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-754-533-5934. Forest's number for this recall is 40-1225.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V540000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Berkshire | 2021 |
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.