Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V341000 Reported July 16, 2012

Transfer switch

Q: What is recall 12V341000?

NHTSA recall 12V341000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 16, 2012. It addresses: Transfer switch. The recall affects approximately 1,069 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 1,069 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V341000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,069

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 16, 2012

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V341000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V341000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V341000?

NHTSA recall 12V341000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 16, 2012. It addresses: Transfer switch. The recall affects approximately 1,069 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V341000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.