Every 2019 Forest River Berkshire recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 21V523000
Sep 7, 2021Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- 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 Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
- Risk
- Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V523000 →Tires · NHTSA 20V562000
Sep 17, 2020Tires:Valve
- Problem
- 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 become damaged.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 number for this recall is 51-1228. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.
Full recall details for 20V562000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 20V488000
Aug 18, 2020Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
- Problem
- 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 Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
- Risk
- Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V488000 →Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 20V161000
Mar 19, 2020Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V161000 →Visibility · NHTSA 19V202000
Mar 14, 2019Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
- Problem
- 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 affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings, causing the camera image to be reversed.
- Risk
- If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- 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 Berkshire, and Starcraft owners should call 1-574-642-3112. ASA Customer service can be reached at 1-800-384-4400. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0980.
Full recall details for 19V202000 →Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 18V770000
Oct 31, 2018Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 number for this recall is 35 and 5C-0897.
Full recall details for 18V770000 →Visibility · NHTSA 18V768000
Oct 31, 2018Visibility
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 68-0822.
Full recall details for 18V768000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 18V737000
Oct 19, 2018Exterior Lighting
- Problem
- 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 Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
- Risk
- Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-5821. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0893.
Full recall details for 18V737000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V623000
Sep 13, 2018Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the door opens while moving it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V623000 →
2019 Forest River Berkshire complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Berkshire. Forest River has issued at least 13 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Exterior Lighting4
- Electrical System2
- Suspension2
- Engine1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (6)
- Unknown Or Other (4)
- Equipment (2)
- Fuel System, Diesel (2)
- Exterior Lighting (1)
- Structure (1)
Read Forest River Berkshire owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Berkshire. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“I am submitting a follow-up complaint regarding a previously reported front axle weight and capacity issue on this motorhome (original ODI complaint #11398920).”
2019 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIREMar 19, 2026 · CO
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11725598
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRESep 23, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11434065
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIREMar 3, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11398925
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIREMar 3, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11398920
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIREJan 5, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11386625
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