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  Safety Recalls of Forest River Berkshire Vehicles

There have been 20 safety recalls for the Forest River Berkshire. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Forest River Berkshire.

NHTSA Recall #: 23V014000; Jan. 20, 2023

an awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Forest River Berkshire
Component: EQUIPMENT
Recall Summary: forest river bus, llc (forest river bus) is recalling certain 2021 berkshire coach ultra ul1952 coaches. the retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V381000; May. 27, 2022

improper contact of the internal spring retention mechanism can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2022 Forest River Berkshire
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V691000; Sep. 3, 2021

a spark inside the battery compartment can increase the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Forest River Berkshire
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V219000; Mar. 29, 2021

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Forest River Berkshire
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V488000; Aug. 18, 2020

non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2018 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2020 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2018 Forest River Berkshire, 2019 Forest River Berkshire, 2020 Forest River Berkshire, 2017 Forest River Charleston, 2018 Forest River Charleston, 2017 Forest River Legacy, 2018 Forest River Legacy, 2019 Forest River Legacy
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Summary: forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 charleston, 2017-2019 legacy, 2017-2020 berkshire, 2017 coachmen cross country, and 2017-2020 sportscoach motorhomes built on certain fccc xb and xc chassis that received an inspection-only remedy for recall 18v-763.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V161000; Mar. 19, 2020

loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2020 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019 Forest River Berkshire, 2020 Forest River Berkshire
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Recall Summary: forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2020 berkshire and sportscoach motorhomes equipped with air disc brakes. the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V737000; Oct. 19, 2018

nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2018 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2018 Forest River Berkshire, 2019 Forest River Berkshire, 2017 Forest River Charleston, 2018 Forest River Charleston, 2017 Forest River Legacy, 2018 Forest River Legacy, 2019 Forest River Legacy
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Recall Summary: forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 coachmen cross country, 2017-2019 coachmen sportscoach and forest river berkshire and legacy and 2017-2018 forest river charleston motorhomes built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) chassis.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V179000; Mar. 19, 2018

electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Coachmen Cross Country, 2014 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Cross Country, 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder, 2014 Coachmen Pathfinder, 2015 Coachmen Pathfinder, 2016 Forest River Berkshire, 2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012 Forest River Charleston, 2013 Forest River Charleston, 2014 Forest River Charleston, 2015 Forest River Charleston, 2016 Forest River Charleston, 2017 Forest River Charleston, 2014 Glaval Bus Synergy, 2015 Glaval Bus Synergy
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Recall Summary: forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2017 forest river berkshire, 2012-2017 forest river charleston, 2013-2015 coachmen cross country and pathfinder, and 2014-2015 glaval synergy motorhomes built on freightliner custom chassis corporation (fccc) chassis.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V799000; Dec. 13, 2017

If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Forest River Berkshire, 2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2018 Forest River Berkshire
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Recall Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 berkshire XLT motorhomes. Incorrect circuit breakers were used that may not contact the electrical sub-panel correctly. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V756000; Nov. 22, 2017

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2004 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2005 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2006 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2007 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2008 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2009 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2010 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2011 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2012 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2013 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2014 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2015 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2016 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2017 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2018 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2009 Coachmen Apex, 2010 Coachmen Apex, 2011 Coachmen Apex, 2012 Coachmen Apex, 2013 Coachmen Apex, 2014 Coachmen Apex, 2015 Coachmen Apex, 2016 Coachmen Apex, 2017 Coachmen Apex, 2009 Coachmen Catalina, 2010 Coachmen Catalina, 2011 Coachmen Catalina, 2012 Coachmen Catalina, 2013 Coachmen Catalina, 2014 Coachmen Catalina, 2015 Coachmen Catalina, 2016 Coachmen Catalina, 2017 Coachmen Catalina, 2009 Coachmen Concord, 2010 Coachmen Concord, 2011 Coachmen Concord, 2012 Coachmen Concord, 2013 Coachmen Concord, 2014 Coachmen Concord, 2015 Coachmen Concord, 2016 Coachmen Concord, 2017 Coachmen Concord, 2018 Coachmen Concord, 2009 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2010 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2012 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2014 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2015 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2016 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2017 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2009 Coachmen Freelander, 2010 Coachmen Freelander, 2011 Coachmen Freelander, 2012 Coachmen Freelander, 2013 Coachmen Freelander, 2014 Coachmen Freelander, 2015 Coachmen Freelander, 2016 Coachmen Freelander, 2017 Coachmen Freelander, 2018 Coachmen Freelander, 2009 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2010 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2011 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2012 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2013 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2014 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2016 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2017 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2009 Coachmen Mirada, 2010 Coachmen Mirada, 2011 Coachmen Mirada, 2012 Coachmen Mirada, 2013 Coachmen Mirada, 2014 Coachmen Mirada, 2015 Coachmen Mirada, 2016 Coachmen Mirada, 2017 Coachmen Mirada, 2018 Coachmen Mirada, 2009 Coachmen Orion, 2010 Coachmen Orion, 2011 Coachmen Orion, 2012 Coachmen Orion, 2013 Coachmen Orion, 2014 Coachmen Orion, 2015 Coachmen Orion, 2016 Coachmen Orion, 2017 Coachmen Orion, 2018 Coachmen Orion, 2009 Coachmen Prism, 2010 Coachmen Prism, 2011 Coachmen Prism, 2012 Coachmen Prism, 2013 Coachmen Prism, 2014 Coachmen Prism, 2015 Coachmen Prism, 2016 Coachmen Prism, 2017 Coachmen Prism, 2018 Coachmen Prism, 2009 Coachmen Pursuit, 2010 Coachmen Pursuit, 2011 Coachmen Pursuit, 2012 Coachmen Pursuit, 2013 Coachmen Pursuit, 2014 Coachmen Pursuit, 2015 Coachmen Pursuit, 2016 Coachmen Pursuit, 2017 Coachmen Pursuit, 2018 Coachmen Pursuit, 2003 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2004 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2005 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2006 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2007 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2008 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2009 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2010 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2011 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2012 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2013 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2014 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2015 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2016 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2017 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2018 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2003 Forest River Berkshire, 2004 Forest River Berkshire, 2005 Forest River Berkshire, 2006 Forest River Berkshire, 2007 Forest River Berkshire, 2008 Forest River Berkshire, 2009 Forest River Berkshire, 2010 Forest River Berkshire, 2011 Forest River Berkshire, 2012 Forest River Berkshire, 2013 Forest River Berkshire, 2014 Forest River Berkshire, 2015 Forest River Berkshire, 2016 Forest River Berkshire, 2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2018 Forest River Berkshire, 2003 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2004 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2005 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2006 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2007 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2008 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2010 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2011 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2012 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2013 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2015 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2016 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2018 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2003 Forest River Charleston, 2004 Forest River Charleston, 2005 Forest River Charleston, 2006 Forest River Charleston, 2007 Forest River Charleston, 2008 Forest River Charleston, 2009 Forest River Charleston, 2010 Forest River Charleston, 2011 Forest River Charleston, 2012 Forest River Charleston, 2013 Forest River Charleston, 2014 Forest River Charleston, 2015 Forest River Charleston, 2016 Forest River Charleston, 2017 Forest River Charleston, 2018 Forest River Charleston, 2003 Forest River Cherokee, 2004 Forest River Cherokee, 2005 Forest River Cherokee, 2006 Forest River Cherokee, 2007 Forest River Cherokee, 2008 Forest River Cherokee, 2009 Forest River Cherokee, 2010 Forest River Cherokee, 2011 Forest River Cherokee, 2012 Forest River Cherokee, 2013 Forest River Cherokee, 2014 Forest River Cherokee, 2015 Forest River Cherokee, 2016 Forest River Cherokee, 2017 Forest River Cherokee, 2018 Forest River Cherokee, 2003 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2004 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2005 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2006 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2007 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2008 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2009 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2010 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2011 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2012 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2013 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2014 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2015 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2016 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2017 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2018 Forest River Mobile Restroom, 2003 Forest River Riverstone, 2004 Forest River Riverstone, 2005 Forest River Riverstone, 2006 Forest River Riverstone, 2007 Forest River Riverstone, 2008 Forest River Riverstone, 2009 Forest River Riverstone, 2010 Forest River Riverstone, 2011 Forest River Riverstone, 2012 Forest River Riverstone, 2013 Forest River Riverstone, 2014 Forest River Riverstone, 2015 Forest River Riverstone, 2016 Forest River Riverstone, 2017 Forest River Riverstone, 2018 Forest River Riverstone, 2003 Forest River Rockport, 2004 Forest River Rockport, 2005 Forest River Rockport, 2006 Forest River Rockport, 2007 Forest River Rockport, 2008 Forest River Rockport, 2009 Forest River Rockport, 2010 Forest River Rockport, 2011 Forest River Rockport, 2012 Forest River Rockport, 2013 Forest River Rockport, 2014 Forest River Rockport, 2015 Forest River Rockport, 2016 Forest River Rockport, 2017 Forest River Rockport, 2018 Forest River Rockport, 2003 Forest River Salem, 2004 Forest River Salem, 2005 Forest River Salem, 2006 Forest River Salem, 2007 Forest River Salem, 2008 Forest River Salem, 2009 Forest River Salem, 2010 Forest River Salem, 2011 Forest River Salem, 2012 Forest River Salem, 2013 Forest River Salem, 2014 Forest River Salem, 2015 Forest River Salem, 2016 Forest River Salem, 2017 Forest River Salem, 2018 Forest River Salem, 2003 Forest River Sandpiper, 2004 Forest River Sandpiper, 2005 Forest River Sandpiper, 2006 Forest River Sandpiper, 2007 Forest River Sandpiper, 2008 Forest River Sandpiper, 2009 Forest River Sandpiper, 2010 Forest River Sandpiper, 2011 Forest River Sandpiper, 2012 Forest River Sandpiper, 2013 Forest River Sandpiper, 2014 Forest River Sandpiper, 2015 Forest River Sandpiper, 2016 Forest River Sandpiper, 2017 Forest River Sandpiper, 2018 Forest River Sandpiper, 2003 Forest River Sierra, 2004 Forest River Sierra, 2005 Forest River Sierra, 2006 Forest River Sierra, 2007 Forest River Sierra, 2008 Forest River Sierra, 2009 Forest River Sierra, 2010 Forest River Sierra, 2011 Forest River Sierra, 2012 Forest River Sierra, 2013 Forest River Sierra, 2014 Forest River Sierra, 2015 Forest River Sierra, 2016 Forest River Sierra, 2017 Forest River Sierra, 2018 Forest River Sierra, 2003 Forest River Vengeance, 2004 Forest River Vengeance, 2005 Forest River Vengeance, 2006 Forest River Vengeance, 2007 Forest River Vengeance, 2008 Forest River Vengeance, 2009 Forest River Vengeance, 2010 Forest River Vengeance, 2011 Forest River Vengeance, 2012 Forest River Vengeance, 2013 Forest River Vengeance, 2014 Forest River Vengeance, 2015 Forest River Vengeance, 2016 Forest River Vengeance, 2017 Forest River Vengeance, 2018 Forest River Vengeance, 2003 Forest River Wildcat, 2004 Forest River Wildcat, 2005 Forest River Wildcat, 2006 Forest River Wildcat, 2007 Forest River Wildcat, 2008 Forest River Wildcat, 2009 Forest River Wildcat, 2010 Forest River Wildcat, 2011 Forest River Wildcat, 2012 Forest River Wildcat, 2013 Forest River Wildcat, 2014 Forest River Wildcat, 2015 Forest River Wildcat, 2016 Forest River Wildcat, 2017 Forest River Wildcat, 2018 Forest River Wildcat, 2003 Forest River Wildwood, 2004 Forest River Wildwood, 2005 Forest River Wildwood, 2006 Forest River Wildwood, 2007 Forest River Wildwood, 2008 Forest River Wildwood, 2009 Forest River Wildwood, 2010 Forest River Wildwood, 2011 Forest River Wildwood, 2012 Forest River Wildwood, 2013 Forest River Wildwood, 2014 Forest River Wildwood, 2015 Forest River Wildwood, 2016 Forest River Wildwood, 2017 Forest River Wildwood, 2018 Forest River Wildwood, 2003 Forest River XLR, 2004 Forest River XLR, 2005 Forest River XLR, 2006 Forest River XLR, 2007 Forest River XLR, 2008 Forest River XLR, 2009 Forest River XLR, 2010 Forest River XLR, 2011 Forest River XLR, 2012 Forest River XLR, 2013 Forest River XLR, 2014 Forest River XLR, 2015 Forest River XLR, 2016 Forest River XLR, 2017 Forest River XLR, 2018 Forest River XLR, 2013 Shasta Oasis, 2014 Shasta Oasis, 2015 Shasta Oasis, 2016 Shasta Oasis, 2017 Shasta Oasis, 2013 Shasta Revere, 2014 Shasta Revere, 2015 Shasta Revere, 2016 Shasta Revere, 2017 Shasta Revere
Component: EQUIPMENT
Recall Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2003-2018 forest river berkshire, charleston, rockport, cedar creek, cherokee, riverstone, salem, sandpiper, sierra, vengeance, wildcat, wildwood, xlr boost, cargo mate, continental cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Forest River Berkshire Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jan. 20, 2023   Equipment 17
May. 27, 2022   Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 483
Sep. 3, 2021   Electrical System 4
Mar. 29, 2021   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 115
Aug. 18, 2020   Electrical System 1,104
Mar. 19, 2020   Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper 51
Oct. 19, 2018   Exterior Lighting 1,020
Mar. 19, 2018   Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 416
Dec. 13, 2017   Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers 108
Nov. 22, 2017   Equipment 365,885
Oct. 6, 2017   Exterior Lighting:headlights 265
Aug. 10, 2017   Electrical System:battery:cables 47
Jan. 26, 2017   Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 67
May. 11, 2016   Steering 62
Nov. 19, 2015   Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Water Heater 489
Jan. 7, 2013   Electrical System 451
Nov. 3, 2011   Engine And Engine Cooling 66
Oct. 1, 2010   Equipment 2,207
Jul. 28, 2008   Suspension 57
May. 6, 2008   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 93


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Forest River Berkshire Model Years

Model# Recalls
2022 Forest River Berkshire 1
2021 Forest River Berkshire 4
2020 Forest River Berkshire 2
2019 Forest River Berkshire 3
2018 Forest River Berkshire 5
2017 Forest River Berkshire 9
2016 Forest River Berkshire 7
2015 Forest River Berkshire 3
2014 Forest River Berkshire 3
2013 Forest River Berkshire 2
2012 Forest River Berkshire 3
2011 Forest River Berkshire 3
2010 Forest River Berkshire 2
2009 Forest River Berkshire 1
2008 Forest River Berkshire 3
2007 Forest River Berkshire 4
2006 Forest River Berkshire 1
2005 Forest River Berkshire 1
2004 Forest River Berkshire 1
2003 Forest River Berkshire 1