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.
Other, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 22, 2021 to Feb 8, 2022.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-014 | Jan 20, 2023 | Retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit | Equipment | 17 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-381 | May 27, 2022 | Incorrect circuit breaker was installed in the vehicle's house distribution subpanel, which prohibits the internal spring retention mechanism from… | Electrical system | 483 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-691 | Sep 3, 2021 | These vehicles may have been manufactured with unsealed 5-AMP and 20-AMP mini-breakers, which could cause a spark in the battery compartment | Electrical system | 4 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-523 | Jul 9, 2021 | Adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail | Equipment | 825 | Part replacement |
| 21V-219 | Mar 29, 2021 | Brake lights may not adequately reflect light | Lighting | 115 | Not stated |
| 20V-727 | Nov 23, 2020 | Saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak | Equipment | 4,203 | Repair or modification |
| 20V-562 | Sep 17, 2020 | Tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged | Tires | 1,000 | Part replacement |
| 20V-540 | Sep 4, 2020 | These inverters supply too much current to the 10 gauge Romex wire | Electrical system | 22 | Part replacement |
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.
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 11450951The 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 11445794TL* 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 11404237Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.