The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V540000·Announced 2020-04-09

2021 Forest River Berkshire Motorhomes Recalled for Inverter Overload Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 2021 Berkshire motorhomes with 3000W inverters that overload electrical wiring and create a fire risk. Owners should contact Forest River at 1-754-533-5934 for a free replacement inverter.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a fire risk in motorhomes caused by overloaded electrical wiring. While fire is a significant hazard that could result in property damage or injury, no incidents have been reported, and the risk remains prospective. This meets the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire motorhomes (models BEA40C-380, BEA40E-380, BEA45A-450, and BEA45CA-450) equipped with 3000W inverters. These inverters supply excessive current to the 10 gauge Romex electrical wiring, causing the wires to become overloaded and creating a risk of fire.

Approximately 22 motorhomes are potentially affected. Owners of these models should determine whether their motorhome is equipped with a 3000W inverter.

To remedy the defect, owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-754-533-5934. Authorized dealers will replace the 3000W inverter with a compliant 2800W inverter at no charge. The recall began on September 24, 2020. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome / RV
Hazard
  • fire
  • electrical-overload
Affected units
22

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BERKSHIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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