2019 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 Forest River Berkshire has 0 complaints and 33 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various components covered by the recalls. These include window adhesive failures, brake caliper mounting bolts, and electrical system malfunctions among others.
There are 33 recalls affecting multiple systems such as structural components, braking, visibility, exterior lighting, tires, and recreational vehicle equipment. The recalls address potential safety hazards including window detachment, brake failures, lighting malfunctions, and visibility obstructions.
Recalls- Window adhesive failure. Recall 21V523000 affects 825 vehicles. Adhesive bonding the vented portion of Hehr 6400 Series windows may fail causing the vent to detach. This increases the risk of crash or injury. Dealers will inspect and replace vents free of charge. Owner notifications were sent on September 2, 2021.
- Tire valve stem damage. Recall 20V562000 covers 1,000 vehicles. Inner wheel tire valve stem extensions may contact outer wheel rim openings and become damaged, risking tire pressure loss and crashes. Forest River and DTNA will inspect and replace stabilizers as needed free of charge; recall began November 24, 2020.
- Power Distribution Module defect. Recall 20V488000 impacts 1,547 vehicles. Rear mounted PDM may be damaged during manufacturing, causing rear marker lights, brake lights or turn signals to fail. Failure can raise crash risk. Dealers will replace PDMs free of charge. Recall started January 18, 2021.
- Windshield roller shade unroll. Recall 18V768000 involves 4,790 vehicles. The motorized windshield shade at the driver’s seat can unroll unexpectedly blocking visibility. Dealers will install a fastener to prevent this, starting November 28, 2018.
- Brake caliper bolts loose. Recall 18V770000 affects 182 vehicles. Brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing crash risk. Authorized service will tighten bolts free of charge; recall began November 21, 2018.
- Backup mirror malfunction. Recall 19V202000 covers 3,051 vehicles. ASA Electronics backup mirror monitors may revert to factory defaults causing reversed camera images that could confuse drivers. Dealers will install modules free of charge; recall began April 8, 2019.
- Brake caliper bolts loose. Recall 20V161000 involves 53 vehicles. Similar to recall 18V770000, this defect affects brake caliper mounting bolts on air disc brakes. Dealers will inspect and repair affected units free of charge; recall began April 20, 2020.
- Rear lighting failure. Recall 18V737000 includes 1,017 vehicles. Rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals may fail due to damaged PDM from manufacturing. Remedy is pending but repairs will be free; owners were notified November 16, 2018.
- Improper door latch adjustment. Recall 18V623000 covers 56 vehicles. Entry doors may open while vehicle is moving because latch rods are not properly adjusted, posing injury and crash risk. Dealers will readjust door latch rods at no charge; recall began October 9, 2018.
Owners of the 2019 Forest River Berkshire who deal with repeated repairs, unresolved safety defects, or recall issues may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney could help clarify available protections and remedies.
2019 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
12521
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
825 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
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.
2019 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.
2019 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.
2019 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
53 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
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.
2019 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.
2019 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.
2019 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.
2019 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
56 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
2019 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.