FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE 2021: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INVERTER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V540000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | BERKSHIRE | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-04 | 2020-09-08 |
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 40-1225
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INVERTER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Overloaded wires may increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
