2020 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
5 recalls, 2 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.
20V727000 Nov 23, 2020
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force... Read more
Consequence
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 8, 2022
Incident date: Feb 2, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Berkshire RV. The contact stated that when he purchased the RV and parked at his residence, the headlights failed to operate as designed. The RV was taken back to the dealer and he was informed that a switch was installed in the RV that would eliminate the failur... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 8, 2022
Incident date: Feb 2, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Berkshire RV. The contact stated that when he purchased the RV and parked at his residence, the headlights failed to operate as designed. The RV was taken back to the dealer and he was informed that a switch was installed in the RV that would eliminate the failur... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 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 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 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.
401176
Jun 17, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Coach battery disconnect turning off on its own.
401164
May 5, 2020
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
This ensures that the side access door of the generator can be opened for servicing.
401164
May 5, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This ensures that the side access door of the generator can be opened for servicing.
401164
May 5, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This ensures that the side access door of the generator can be opened for servicing.
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 (current) | 5 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 9 | 9 | View |
| 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 |