Model year

2021 Forest River Berkshire

Other, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 22, 2021 to Feb 8, 2022.

Recall campaigns covering this model year86,669 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2021 other
Severity index0.02021 others average 7.1
First 24 months3Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Forest River Berkshire peaked in 2022, with 2 filed

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

00.511.522021202222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

67% of complaints about the 2021 Forest River Berkshire name lighting

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

Lighting
2
Back-over prevention
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

8 recall campaigns cover the 2021 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 2021 Forest River Berkshire
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
23V-014Jan 20, 2023Retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transitEquipment17Repair or modification
22V-381May 27, 2022Incorrect circuit breaker was installed in the vehicle's house distribution subpanel, which prohibits the internal spring retention mechanism from…Electrical system483Repair or modification
21V-691Sep 3, 2021These vehicles may have been manufactured with unsealed 5-AMP and 20-AMP mini-breakers, which could cause a spark in the battery compartmentElectrical system4Repair or modification
21V-523Jul 9, 2021Adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may failEquipment825Part replacement
21V-219Mar 29, 2021Brake lights may not adequately reflect lightLighting115Not stated
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-540Sep 4, 2020These inverters supply too much current to the 10 gauge Romex wireElectrical system22Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 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.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Feb 8, 2022Failure Feb 6, 2022truckee, CAExterior lighting, Headlights

    headlights, headlight switch, lights dont work, no night time driving no day time running lights. these lights are from a audi A5 and no longer available, changed bulbs, no help

    NHTSA complaint 11450951
  2. Filed Jan 1, 2022Failure Dec 20, 2021truckee, CAExterior lighting

    The headlights on my early 2021 Berkshire XL 37A motorhome are not safe to drive at night, the headlights do not provide ANY help in seeing the road at night, in many consumer complaints the same issue is addressed. Forest river corp, is NO HELP they are in denile of any issues, but yet have had many many complaints. I am very affraid of getting in a accident if i have to drive at night, they really dont work and its like they arent even on. Please help us all, we need forest river to step up and take this on, they have many other issues but are the work company i have ever delt with and mad after spending 300K in good faith for a really bad product. Terry

    NHTSA complaint 11445794
  3. Filed Mar 22, 2021Failure Aug 10, 20206,000 milesEnglewood, FLBack over prevention

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK OVER PREVENTION CAMERA WAS INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE CAMERAS HAD BEEN INOPERABLE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTORHOME TO LAZY DAYS RV (6130 LAZY DAYS BLVD, SEFFNER, FL 33584, (800)626-7800) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORHOME WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED ANOTHER DEALER TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11404237
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

19 manufacturer communications cover this model year

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

  • 402074 Jul 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Generic prints for dealers to reference during service.
  • 402026 Feb 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Generic prints to help dealers trouble shoot.
  • 402012 Jan 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Generic helpful prints and documents to help dealers.
  • 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.
  • 401557 Oct 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 smok…
  • 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.
  • 511451 Jan 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 …
  • 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…
  • 511440 Nov 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, is initiating Field Service Campaign SF637A to modify specific model year 2021 Freightliner Custom Chassis manufactured September 17,…
  • 511404 Aug 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Cummins states per NHTSA Cummins 21E-063, âA fuel leak may occur in the fuel hoses between the fuel pump and remove filter head.â This is the first letter in regard to this recall that you will receive. You will receive another notice when Daimler Trucks…
  • 511385 Jul 20, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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. T…
  • 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.
  • 511309 Apr 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Per DTNA’s recall 21V108, certain motorhome chassis equipped with an adjustable brake pedal assembly may not be equipped with a return spring, which could lead to the brake pedal not promptly returning to the return position and causing the brake lights to …
  • 831334 May 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, without the "stress r…
  • 401338 May 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document is intended for owners to understand the electrical system of their vehicle.
  • 511288 Mar 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Per Daimler Trucks North America recall 21V018; On certain vehicles, insufficiently torqued left front caliper mounting bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, potentially resulting in reduced brake ef…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.