2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various vehicle systems through recalls rather than direct complaints.
There are multiple recalls affecting different systems on the 2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE. These recalls address defects in water heating, electrical systems, lighting, steering, suspension, and safety equipment.
Recalls- LPG Water Heater Defect. Recall 15V771000 affects 489 vehicles with Atwood water heaters that may overheat the water, creating a risk of scald injury. The remedy involves installing a flow adjustment stop key and a tamper-proof label. The recall started in December 2015.
- Electrical Circuit Breaker Fault. Recall 17V799000 involves 108 vehicles where incorrect circuit breakers may cause poor sub-panel contact, increasing fire risk. Dealers replace the breakers free of charge. The recall began January 2018.
- Headlight Dimming Fault. Recall 17V623000 covers 276 buses that may have headlights shut off when switching beams, raising crash risk. A supplemental wiring harness is installed to fix this. The recall was initiated October 2017.
- Power Steering Hose Routing. Recall 18V179000 affects 416 motorhomes where the steering hose may chafe against the starter motor causing fluid leaks and possible fire. Dealers reroute the hose at no cost. The recall began in April 2018.
- Front Stabilizer Bar Fitment. Recall 16V285000 impacts 62 vehicles with mounting brackets that may loosen or bend, risking sway bar detachment and loss of handling. Dealers modify the mounting to secure it. The recall started June 2016.
- Fire Extinguisher Malfunction. Recall 17V756000 covers 365,885 units including these vehicles, where Kidde extinguishers may clog or detach nozzles causing failure during fire emergencies. Owners receive replacement extinguishers free. The recall began December 2017.
- Battery Cable Installation Error. Recall 17V500000 involves 47 vehicles with improperly installed battery cable brackets that can cause chafing and electrical shorts, raising fire risk. Dealers inspect and correct the routing. This recall began September 2017.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues on this vehicle may have rights under their state lemon law. It is advisable to review those protections if safety defects or other problems persist despite recall repairs.
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
367283
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
416 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Risk: Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
276 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Berkshire XL and XLT buses. The headlights may shut off while switching from low beam to high beam settings, reducing visibility for the operator and other vehicles.
Risk: If the headlights shut off while driving, decreasing or causing a full loss of visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
108 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Berkshire XLT motorhomes. Incorrect circuit breakers were used that may not contact the electrical sub-panel correctly.
Risk: If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
47 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Berkshire vehicles built on Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR chassis. A battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short circuiting.
Risk: A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
365885 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
62 vehicles affected
STEERING
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Berkshire manufactured May 29, 2015, to April 26, 2016, and 2016 Coachmen Cross Country recreational vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to December 14, 2015 and built on Daimler Trucks chassis. The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Risk: If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
489 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.