2019 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
9 recalls, 9 complaints - 12 TSBs
21V523000 Jul 9, 2021
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar... Read more
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
20V562000 Sep 17, 2020
TIRES:VALVE
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Legacy and 2018-2021 Berkshire motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and becom... Read more
Consequence
Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, or replace as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's... Read more
20V488000 Aug 18, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Charleston, 2017-2019 Legacy, 2017-2020 Berkshire, 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, and 2017-2020 Sportscoach motorhomes built on certain FCCC XB and XC chassis that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18V-763. The rear mounted ... Read more
Consequence
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest Rivers will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the old Power Distribution Module (PDM) with a new PDM, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . Forest's number for this recall is 51-1203.
20V161000 Mar 19, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Berkshire and Sportscoach motorhomes equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks (DTNA) dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Forest River's number for this recall is FL-845.
19V202000 Mar 14, 2019
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport work trucks, and Berkshire Ultra Coach, and StarCraft shuttle buses, equipped with ASA Electronics back up mirror-monitors, model number VOM74MM. The affec... Read more
Consequence
If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Orion, Freelander, and Leprechaun owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Rockport owners should call 1-574-522-7599 and Berkshi... Read more
18V768000 Oct 31, 2018
VISIBILITY
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
Consequence
If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-08... Read more
18V770000 Oct 31, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Berkshire recreational vehicles and StarTrans PS2 transit buses and 2019 Glaval Legacy transit buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's nu... Read more
18V737000 Oct 19, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017-2019 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Berkshire and Legacy and 2017-2018 Forest River Charleston motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribut... Read more
Consequence
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners will be notified and be sent to FCCC authorized service facilities for free repairs. Forest River issued owners an interim notification on November 16, 2018. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners ma... Read more
18V623000 Sep 13, 2018
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Berkshire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors with latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open while moving.
Consequence
If the door opens while moving it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0853.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Mar 19, 2026
Incident date: Oct 17, 2025
The contact owns a 1997 N/A Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt mechanism had malfunctioned, and the retractor was not working properly. Additionally, the latching mechanism failed to latch securely or release as intended. The dealer was notified of the failure; howev... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 23, 2021
Incident date: Sep 17, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Berkshire RV. The contact stated that the right turn signal and rear taillights failed to operate as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the cont... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 23, 2021
Incident date: Sep 17, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Berkshire RV. The contact stated that the right turn signal and rear taillights failed to operate as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the cont... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 3, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE COMPLETELY INADEQUATE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. IF DRIVING AT NIGHT I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE BRIGHTS ON. NO ONE EVEN NOTICES THE BRIGHTS ARE ON IT IS STILL TO DIM FOR SAFE DRIVING. I AM 43 YEARS OLD WITH PERFECT EYE SIGHT. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS. THE FORUMS ONLINE ARE FILLED W... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 3, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND TIRES ARE NOT ADEQUATE TO HOLD THE WEIGHT WHEN THERE IS A FULL TANK OF FUEL. THE ISSUE WAS ADDRESSED WITH FOREST RIVER AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THEY KNEW OF THE ISSUE AND UPGRADED THE SUSPENSION AND THE TIRES FOR THE 2020 AND 2021 YEARS.*DT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 5, 2021
Incident date: Jan 3, 2021
FACTORY HEADLIGHT DOES NOT INCLUDE A LOW BEAM BULB. IT ONLY UTILIZES ONE H9 BULB FOR HIGH BEAM AND HAS A LED STRIP FOR LOW BEAM LIGHTING. THIS LOW BEAM LIGHTING IS VERY DIM AND LOOKS TO BE BELOW MINIMUM LUMENS FOR ROAD/HIGHWAY USE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURE AND WAS TOLD THE UNIT ONLY HAS THE ONE BULB. P... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2020
Incident date: Aug 8, 2020
WHILE OPERATING MY VEHICLE, THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKE ARE COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE MAKING MY VEHICLE UNSAFE TO OPERATE. THE ENGINE RADIATOR COOLING FAN ELECTRICAL CLUTCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND NO FRONT AIR CONDITIONING.
ENGINE
Aug 20, 2020
Incident date: Aug 8, 2020
WHILE OPERATING MY VEHICLE, THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKE ARE COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE MAKING MY VEHICLE UNSAFE TO OPERATE. THE ENGINE RADIATOR COOLING FAN ELECTRICAL CLUTCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND NO FRONT AIR CONDITIONING.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 20, 2020
Incident date: Aug 8, 2020
WHILE OPERATING MY VEHICLE, THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKE ARE COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE MAKING MY VEHICLE UNSAFE TO OPERATE. THE ENGINE RADIATOR COOLING FAN ELECTRICAL CLUTCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND NO FRONT AIR CONDITIONING.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
12 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 |
| 126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 |
511381
Aug 19, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Cummins states per NHTSA Recall 21E-032, ??A?A?The fuel rail assembly may develop leaks, which may result in an undetected prolonged diesel fuel spray.??A?A?
511452
Mar 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FCCC X-Line chassis, equipped with a certain rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM), may experience cracked internal solder joints, which after a period of vehicle use may lead to intermittent open circuits, in which the rear marker l
511452
Mar 31, 2022
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
FCCC X-Line chassis, equipped with a certain rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM), may experience cracked internal solder joints, which after a period of vehicle use may lead to intermittent open circuits, in which the rear marker l
511452
Mar 31, 2022
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
FCCC X-Line chassis, equipped with a certain rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM), may experience cracked internal solder joints, which after a period of vehicle use may lead to intermittent open circuits, in which the rear marker l
511452
Jan 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Notice of Submission of Defect Information Report/Defect Information Notice. Subject: FCCC Rear PDM. 21V00H.
511446
Jan 4, 2022
200000 WHEELS
Damage to the tire??A?A?s valve stem may lead to loss of air pressure, which, if unnoticed, could lead to a flat tire or on dual-wheels an overloaded tire. In extreme situations, rapid loss of tire pressure could increase the risk of a cras
511381
Jul 8, 2021
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Cummins states per NHTSA 21E-032, the fuel rail assembly may develop leaks, which may result in an undetected prolonged diesel fuel spray.
401338
May 10, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This document is intended for owners to understand the electrical system of their vehicle.
401044
Jun 28, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
The L.P. Regulator was installed upside down in certain vehicles, which places the ventilation screen upward whereas it should be pointed downwards vertically. If the LP regulator vent screen remains vertically up, the vent may accumulate d
401044
Jun 28, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The L.P. Regulator was installed upside down in certain vehicles, which places the ventilation screen upward whereas it should be pointed downwards vertically. If the LP regulator vent screen remains vertically up, the vent may accumulate d
400946
Jan 31, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This document is provided to dealers and in limited cases to owners to help identify and follow the 110V general circuit in the vehicle.
400946
Jan 31, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This document is provided to dealers and in limited cases to owners to help identify and follow the 110V general circuit in the vehicle.
FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE across all model years (2003, 2022).
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Total Recalls
36
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 2019 (current) | 9 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 11 | 2 | View |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 7 | 5 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | View |