Recall 20V540000: Forest River, Inc.

Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.

Key facts

  • NHTSA campaign 20V540000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on September 4, 2020.
  • Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INVERTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
  • Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 22.
  • The manufacturer reports notifying owners on September 24, 2020.
  • First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.

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Defect summary (official text)

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 (official text)

Overloaded wires may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy (official text)

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 and contacts as published

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.

Manufacturer campaign number: 40-1225.

Vehicles listed in the notice

Makes, models and model years in campaign 20V540000
MakeModelModel years
FOREST RIVERBERKSHIRE2021

RV model years on this site linked to this campaign

NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.

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