Every 2021 Forest River Berkshire recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 23V014000
Jan 20, 2023Equipment
- Problem
- Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 coaches. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
- Risk
- An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 1-303-469-3324. Forest River Bus' number for this recall is 42-1594.
Full recall details for 23V014000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 22V381000
May 27, 2022Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses and Circuit Breakers
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Improper contact of the internal spring retention mechanism can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V381000 →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 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 21V219000
Mar 29, 2021Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
- Problem
- 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 Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V219000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 21V691000
Mar 9, 2021Electrical System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A spark inside the battery compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V691000 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V727000
Nov 23, 2020Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
- Problem
- 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, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
- Risk
- A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.
Full recall details for 20V727000 →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 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V540000
Apr 9, 2020Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:120/240 Vac Electrical System:Inverter
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Overloaded wires may increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V540000 →
2021 Forest River Berkshire complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Berkshire. Forest River has issued at least 19 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 Lighting3
- Back Over Prevention1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (6)
- Unknown Or Other (5)
- Fuel System, Diesel (4)
- Equipment (2)
- Steering (2)
- Wheels (2)
Read Forest River Berkshire owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Berkshire. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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”
2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIREFeb 8, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11450951
“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.”
2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIREJan 1, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11445794
“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.”
2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIREMar 22, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11404237
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