2018 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE has 0 complaints and 36 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical components, brake systems, visibility, and exterior lighting based on recall data.
There are multiple recalls affecting various systems including electrical wiring, engine components, steering, tires, exterior lighting, brakes, and fire extinguishers. These recalls address potential risks such as fire hazards, brake failures, visibility obstructions, and tire pressure loss.
Recalls- Engine block heater cable. Recall 19V454000 affects 2 vehicles from 2017-2018 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1912 and UL1913 motorhomes. Water and contaminants enter the heater cable splice connector causing corrosion, which may short-circuit wiring and increase fire risk. Ford dealers will disable the engine block heater cable free of charge.
- Incorrect circuit breakers. Recall 17V799000 covers 108 Berkshire XLT motorhomes from 2016-2018. Circuit breakers may not contact the electrical panel properly, causing heat buildup and fire risk. Dealers will replace the breakers at no cost.
- Power steering hose routing. Recall 17V059000 involves 67 2017-2018 Berkshire and Charleston RVs built on Freightliner chassis. Improper hose routing can lead to rubbing, arcing, and fluid leaks, increasing fire risk. Dealers will reroute the hose for clearance free of charge.
- Tire valve stem damage. Recall 20V562000 affects 1000 motorhomes from 2018-2021 on Daimler Trucks chassis. Inner wheel valve stem extensions can be damaged by the outer rim opening, risking loss of tire pressure and crashes. DTNA will inspect and repair as needed for free.
- Power Distribution Module (PDM). Recall 20V488000 covers 1547 motorhomes from 2017-2020 built on FCCC chassis. Damaged PDM may cause rear marker, brake, or turn signals to fail, raising crash risk. DTNA dealers will replace the PDM free of charge.
- Windshield roller shade. Recall 18V768000 involves 4790 motorhomes from 2017-2019 including 2018-2019 Berkshire models. The motorized shade may unroll unexpectedly, blocking driver visibility. Dealers will install a fastener to prevent unintentional unrolling.
- Brake caliper bolts. Recall 18V770000 affects 182 Berkshire RVs from 2018-2019. Mounting bolts may be loose reducing brake effectiveness and increasing crash risk. Authorized facilities will inspect and tighten bolts free of charge.
- Backup mirror displays. Recall 19V202000 covers 3051 motorhomes including 2018-2019 Berkshire Ultra Coach models. ASA Electronics backup monitors may revert to default settings showing reversed camera images, causing driver confusion and crash risk. Dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module at no cost.
- Fire extinguisher defects. Recall 17V756000 involves over 365,000 units from 2003-2018, including 2018 Berkshire motorhomes. Kidde fire extinguishers may clog or detach the nozzle, preventing effective use during fires. Owners will receive replacement extinguishers free of charge.
- Block heater cable corrosion. Recall 19V048000 affects 11 2017-2019 Berkshire and Glaval motorhomes with Ford chassis. Corrosion at the block heater cable splice can cause electrical shorts and fire risk. Ford dealers will inspect and repair or grease connectors for free.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved safety recalls, or major defects in their 2018 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney experienced in lemon law can provide guidance on protection options available.
2018 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
377660
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 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.
2018 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
1000 vehicles affected
TIRES:VALVE
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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
3051 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
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.
2018 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
182 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
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.
2018 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
4790 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY
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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.