2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE has 0 complaints and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety systems and electrical components based on recall data. The recalls affect various systems including electrical wiring, equipment, exterior lighting, tires, and appliances.
Fourteen recalls have been issued for this vehicle covering multiple systems and components that could impact safety and functionality. The recalls address defects such as electrical fires, gas leaks, adhesive failures on windows, and brake light visibility among others.
Recalls- Awning extension. Recall 23V014000 affects 17 vehicles. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit, posing a road hazard. Dealers will install additional support for the gearbox housing free of charge.
- Circuit breaker defect. Recall 22V381000 covers 483 vehicles. An incorrect circuit breaker can cause excessive heat and increase fire risk. Dealers will replace the breaker at no cost.
- Unsealed mini-breakers. Recall 21V691000 impacts 4 vehicles. Unsealed breakers inside the battery compartment could cause sparks and fire risk. Sealed breakers will be installed free of charge.
- Window adhesive failure. Recall 21V523000 affects 825 vehicles. Adhesive bonding the vented window portion may fail causing detachment and injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace vents when necessary.
- Brake light reflectivity. Recall 21V219000 involves 115 vehicles. Brake lights may not reflect light adequately, decreasing visibility and increasing crash risk. Reflex reflectors will be provided at no cost.
- Inverter overload. Recall 20V540000 impacts 22 vehicles with 3000W inverters supplying excessive current to wiring. Dealers will replace with 2800W inverters to prevent fire risk.
- Tire valve stem damage. Recall 20V562000 covers 1000 vehicles. The inner wheel valve stem extension may contact the outer rim and get damaged, resulting in tire pressure loss and crash risk. Valve stem stabilizers will be inspected or replaced.
- Gas leak from stove valve. Recall 20V727000 involves 4203 vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner stoves. O-ring seal may be damaged by overtightened saddle valve bolts, causing continuous gas leaks and fire risk. Remedy kits will be installed free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may be entitled to protection under their state lemon laws. Consulting a legal professional knowledgeable in lemon law can provide guidance on rights and options.
2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
6669
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
17 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
483 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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.
2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
4 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
115 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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.
2021 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.
2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
4203 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
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.
2021 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.
2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE
22 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.