2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
8 recalls, 4 complaints - 19 TSBs
23V014000 Jan 20, 2023
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 coaches. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Consequence
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional support for the internal components of the gearbox housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Carefree of Colorado Customer Service Phone Number 1-303-4... Read more
22V381000 May 27, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forest River Berkshire motorhomes. An incorrect circuit breaker was installed in the vehicle's house distribution subpanel, which prohibits the internal spring retention mechanism from properly contacting the subpanel.
Consequence
Improper contact of the internal spring retention mechanism can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-1516.
21V691000 Sep 3, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire recreational vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with unsealed 5-AMP and 20-AMP mini-breakers, which could cause a spark in the battery compartment.
Consequence
A spark inside the battery compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install sealed mini-breakers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-1414.
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.
21V219000 Mar 29, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Class A motorhomes. The brake lights may not adequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Ass... Read more
Consequence
Brake lights that do not adequately reflect light, can make it difficult for other drivers to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and will provide a Reflex Reflector for the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-1315.
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
20V540000 Sep 4, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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
Overloaded wires may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 8, 2022
Incident date: Feb 6, 2022
headlights, headlight switch, lights dont work, no night time driving no day time running lights. these lights are from a audi A5 and no longer available, changed bulbs, no help
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 8, 2022
Incident date: Feb 6, 2022
headlights, headlight switch, lights dont work, no night time driving no day time running lights. these lights are from a audi A5 and no longer available, changed bulbs, no help
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 1, 2022
Incident date: Dec 20, 2021
The headlights on my early 2021 Berkshire XL 37A motorhome are not safe to drive at night, the headlights do not provide ANY help in seeing the road at night, in many consumer complaints the same issue is addressed. Forest river corp, is NO HELP they are in denile of any issues, but yet have had man... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mar 22, 2021
Incident date: Aug 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK OVER PREVENTION CAMERA WAS INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE CAMERAS HAD BEEN INOPERABLE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTORHOME TO LAZY DAYS RV (6130 LAZY DAYS BLVD... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
19 manufacturer communications from 12 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 | 4 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
401557
Oct 21, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
According to the Cummins Notice: A fuel leak may occur in the fuel hoses between the fuel pump and remote filter head. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. Persons operating in or around the veh
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
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
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
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
Jan 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Notice of Submission of Defect Information Report/Defect Information Notice. Subject: FCCC Rear PDM. 21V00H.
511451
Jan 18, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Per DTNA recall FL888 21V369 and 21V370; The tie rod clamp may be loose due to the supplied lock nuts being over-crimped. This can cause thread galling of the bolt and nut during installation. When galling occurs, it is possible that assemb
511451
Jan 18, 2022
010000 STEERING
Per DTNA recall FL888 21V369 and 21V370; The tie rod clamp may be loose due to the supplied lock nuts being over-crimped. This can cause thread galling of the bolt and nut during installation. When galling occurs, it is possible that assemb
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
511440
Nov 16, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, is initiating Field Service Campaign SF637A to modify specific model year 2021 Freightliner Custom Chassis manufactu
511404
Aug 10, 2021
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Cummins states per NHTSA Cummins 21E-063, ??A?A?A fuel leak may occur in the fuel hoses between the fuel pump and remove filter head.??A?A? This is the first letter in regard to this recall that you will receive. You will receive another
511385
Jul 20, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The tie rod clamp may be loose due to the supplied lock nuts being over- crimped. This can cause thread galling of the bolt and nut during installation. When galling occurs, it is possible that assembly torque may be achieved but the clamp
511385
Jul 20, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The tie rod clamp may be loose due to the supplied lock nuts being over- crimped. This can cause thread galling of the bolt and nut during installation. When galling occurs, it is possible that assembly torque may be achieved but the clamp
511385
Jul 20, 2021
010000 STEERING
The tie rod clamp may be loose due to the supplied lock nuts being over- crimped. This can cause thread galling of the bolt and nut during installation. When galling occurs, it is possible that assembly torque may be achieved but the clamp
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.
831334
May 19, 2021
200000 WHEELS
It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, with
401338
May 10, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This document is intended for owners to understand the electrical system of their vehicle.
511309
Apr 14, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Per DTNAa??s recall 21V108, certain motorhome chassis equipped with an adjustable brake pedal assembly may not be equipped with a return spring, which could lead to the brake pedal not promptly returning to the return position and causing t
511288
Mar 18, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Per Daimler Trucks North America recall 21V018; On certain vehicles, insufficiently torqued left front caliper mounting bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, potentially resulting in
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 (current) | 8 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 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 |