NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2021 Forest River Berkshire, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE.
Recalls
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8 recalls.
Date: 2023-01-20. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River Bus) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1952 coaches. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Consequence: An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install additional support for the internal components of the gearbox housing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Carefree of Colorado Customer Service Phone Number 1-303-469-3324. Forest River Bus' number for this recall is 42-1594.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-05-27. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Improper contact of the internal spring retention mechanism can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-1516.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-09-03. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A spark inside the battery compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install sealed mini-breakers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-1414.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-07-09. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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 Rive (excerpt)
Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-03-29. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and will provide a Reflex Reflector for the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-1315.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-11-23. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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 vehicle (excerpt)
Consequence: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-09-17. Systems: TIRES.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, or replace as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1228. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-09-04. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Overloaded wires may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3000W inverter with a 2800W inverter, free of charge. The recall began September 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-754-533-5934. Forest's number for this recall is 40-1225.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
19 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 4 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| STEERING | 2 |
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| WHEELS | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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11036322
Date: 2026-07-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Generic prints for dealers to reference during service.
11029066
Date: 2026-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Generic prints to help dealers trouble shoot.
11028126
Date: 2026-01-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Generic helpful prints and documents to help dealers.
11025480
Date: 2025-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Generic troubleshooting documents for dealers.
11022491
Date: 2025-08-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Generic drawings to help service centers trouble shoot vehicles.
10224360
Date: 2022-10-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
According to the Cummins Notice: A fuel leak may occur in the fuel hoses between the fuel pump and remote filter head. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. Persons operating in or around the vehicle may see smoke before sufficient heat creates a fire.
10217934
Date: 2022-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Cummins states per NHTSA Recall 21E-032, A A?A A A A The fuel rail assembly may develop leaks, which may result in an undetected prolonged diesel fuel spray.A A?A A A A
10210109
Date: 2022-03-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
FCCC X-Line chassis, equipped with a certain rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM), may experience cracked internal solder joints, which after a period of vehicle use may lead to intermittent open circuits, in which the rear marker lights, brake lights, or left turn signal lights may not func
10206853
Date: 2022-01-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Notice of Submission of Defect Information Report/Defect Information Notice. Subject: FCCC Rear PDM. 21V00H.
10206639
Date: 2022-01-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STEERING.
Per DTNA recall FL888 21V369 and 21V370; The tie rod clamp may be loose due to the supplied lock nuts being over-crimped. This can cause thread galling of the bolt and nut during installation. When galling occurs, it is possible that assembly torque may be achieved but the clamp is still loose. The