2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE has 0 complaints and 38 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical components, lighting systems, steering, and fire extinguisher defects based on recall data. No direct consumer complaints are recorded.
There are multiple recalls affecting various systems including engine components, electrical wiring, steering hoses, exterior lighting, suspension, and safety equipment.
Recalls- Engine block heater cable corrosion. Recall 19V454000 affects 2 vehicles where water and contaminants entering the splice connector cause corrosion that can lead to overloaded wiring and fire risk. The fix involves disabling the engine block heater cable at no cost.
- Power steering hose routing. Recall 17V059000 covers 67 vehicles with improperly routed hoses that rub against a power stud causing arcing and fluid leaks, increasing fire risk. Dealers will reroute the hose free of charge.
- Power Distribution Module damage. Recall 20V488000 impacts 1547 vehicles. The rear PDM may be damaged during manufacture, causing rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals to fail, raising crash risk. The PDM will be replaced at no charge.
- Block heater cable electrical short. Recall 19V048000 involves 11 vehicles with corrosion in the heater cable connector causing potential electrical shorts and fire hazard. Repairs include inspection, replacement, or grease packing free of charge.
- Incorrect circuit breakers. Recall 17V799000 on 108 vehicles covers use of breakers that may not properly contact sub-panels, causing heat build-up and fire risk. Dealers will replace them free of charge.
- Headlight dimmer switch malfunction. Recall 17V623000 affects 276 vehicles where switching high/low beams may cause headlights to shut off, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. A supplemental wiring harness will be installed free of charge.
- Rear lighting failure. Recall 18V737000 concerns 1017 vehicles experiencing possible rear marker light, brake light, or turn signal failure due to PDM issues. The final repair is pending but owners have received interim notices.
- Steering hose abrasion and fluid leak. Recall 18V179000 impacts 416 vehicles with routing issues causing hose wear and potential fluid leak near electrical components, raising fire risk. Hose will be rerouted at no cost.
- Front stabilizer bar mounting issues. Recall 16V285000 involves 62 vehicles with improperly fitting sway bar brackets that may cause detachment and affect handling, increasing crash risk. Dealers will modify mounting free of charge.
- Faulty fire extinguishers. Recall 17V756000 affects a broad range of models including Berkshire coaches with Kidde extinguishers that may clog, fail to discharge, detach nozzles, or require excessive activation force, heightening injury risk. Owners will receive replacement extinguishers at no charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects related to the 2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney familiar with motorhome regulations is advisable in such cases.
2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
369438
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
1547 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
2 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1912 and UL1913 motorhomes. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
11 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Glaval Entourage motorhomes and 2017-2018 Berkshire Coach Ultra motorhomes built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage to the connector, which can result in an electrical short.
Risk: Prolonged corrosion of the connector may cause a resistive short, overheating or melting the wiring and increasing the risk of a fire.
2017 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.
2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
1017 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
2017 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.
2017 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.
2017 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.
2017 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.
2017 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
67 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Berkshire and Charleston recreational vehicles built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) RV chassis. In these vehicles, the power steering hose may be improperly routed causing inadequate clearance between the hose and power stud. As a result, the hose can rub the power stud causing arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Risk: Arcing in the presence of power steering fluid leak under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire.
2017 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.