FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE 2021: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INVERTER

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.