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2017 Forest River Berkshire

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (11)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (7)
Recall campaigns covering this model year11369k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2017 Forest River Berkshire by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

11 recall campaigns cover the 2017 Forest River Berkshire

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Forest River Berkshire
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
20V-488Aug 18, 2020Rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake…Lighting1,547Part replacement
19V-454Jun 17, 2019Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damageEngine and cooling2Not stated
19V-048Jan 22, 2019Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage to the connector, which can result in…Electrical system11Part replacement
18V-737Oct 19, 2018Rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake…Lighting1,017Remedy pending
18V-179Mar 19, 2018Power 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…Steering416Repair or modification
17V-799Dec 13, 2017Incorrect circuit breakers were used that may not contact the electrical sub-panel correctlyElectrical system108Part replacement
17V-756Nov 22, 2017These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the…Equipment365,885Part replacement
17V-623Oct 6, 2017Headlights may shut off while switching from low beam to high beam settings, reducing visibility for the operator and other vehiclesLighting276Repair or modification
17V-500Aug 10, 2017Battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the…Electrical system47Inspection
17V-059Jan 26, 2017In these vehicles, the power steering hose may be improperly routed causing inadequate clearance between the hose and power studSteering67Repair or modification
16V-285May 11, 2016Front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosenSteering62Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2017 Forest River Berkshire

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    7 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • 401963 Aug 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Generic drawings to help service centers trouble shoot vehicles.
    • 511452 Mar 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 ligh…
    • 511452 Jan 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Notice of Submission of Defect Information Report/Defect Information Notice. Subject: FCCC Rear PDM. 21V00H.
    • 401338 May 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This document is intended for owners to understand the electrical system of their vehicle.
    • 400532 Oct 25, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      According to the notification received by Daimler Trucks; on specific vehicles equipped with Stoneridge light bar control units, the instrument panel odometer value is resetting and does not match the Engine ECU Odometer value. New instrument panel softwar…
    • 400241 Sep 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Berkshire XL & Berkshire XLT models use a shutter style headlight. With this style of headlight we have seen sporadic failures of the headlight system. When switching from bright to dim one of the headlights on occasion will shut off for 3-5 seconds prior t…
    • 400531 Sep 29, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      According to the notification received by Daimler Trucks North America; on certain vehicles, a check valve is missing on the auxiliary air tank, causing the tag axle steer tires to remain in a turn and then shifting into reverse. In addition, some of these …
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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