Model year

2020 Forest River Berkshire

Other, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 8, 2022 to Feb 8, 2022.

Recall campaigns covering this model year57,628 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2020 other
Severity index0.02020 others average 6.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2020 Forest River Berkshire peaked in 2022, with 1 filed

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

00.250.50.751202212023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2020 Forest River Berkshire name lighting

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

Lighting
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

5 recall campaigns cover the 2020 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 2020 Forest River Berkshire
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
21V-523Jul 9, 2021Adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may failEquipment825Part replacement
20V-727Nov 23, 2020Saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leakEquipment4,203Repair or modification
20V-562Sep 17, 2020Tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damagedTires1,000Part replacement
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
20V-161Mar 19, 2020Brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightenedBrakes53Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2020 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.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Feb 8, 2022Failure Feb 2, 20222,000 milesTruckee, CAHeadlights, Exterior lighting

    The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Berkshire RV. The contact stated that when he purchased the RV and parked at his residence, the headlights failed to operate as designed. The RV was taken back to the dealer and he was informed that a switch was installed in the RV that would eliminate the failure. The failure recurred and the RV was taken back to the dealer a second time. The contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired however, after picking up the vehicle the headlights failed to operate while driving the RV. The contact stated that during nighttime driving the hi-beam headlight had to be used to drive safely. The contact was concerned that the hi-beam headlights could cause a crash with oncoming vehicles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11450956
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

14 manufacturer communications cover this model year

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

  • 402090 Sep 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Generic drawings to aide dealerships.
  • 402074 Jul 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Generic prints for dealers to reference during service.
  • 401989 Oct 31, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Generic troubleshooting documents for dealers.
  • 401963 Aug 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Generic drawings to help service centers trouble shoot vehicles.
  • 401951 Jul 31, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Generic drawings to aid in trouble shooting components,
  • 401944 Jun 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Generic roof drawings with electrical for dealer reference.
  • 511381 Aug 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Cummins states per NHTSA Recall 21E-032, âThe fuel rail assembly may develop leaks, which may result in an undetected prolonged diesel fuel spray.â
  • 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.
  • 511446 Jan 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Damage to the tireâ™s valve stem may lead to loss of air pressure, which, if unnoticed, could lead to a flat tire or on dual-wheels an overloaded tire. In extreme situations, rapid loss of tire pressure could increase the risk of a crash. Operators may iden…
  • 511381 Jul 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Cummins states per NHTSA 21E-032, the fuel rail assembly may develop leaks, which may result in an undetected prolonged diesel fuel spray.
  • 401338 May 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document is intended for owners to understand the electrical system of their vehicle.
  • 401176 Jun 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Coach battery disconnect turning off on its own.
  • 401164 May 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This ensures that the side access door of the generator can be opened for servicing.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.