Forest River Berkshire problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 28 recalls on file for the Forest River Berkshire (2005–2022).

Complaints: 13
Recalls: 28
Model years: 18
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Forest River Berkshire model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Forest River Berkshire model year

Year	Complaints	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2022 Berkshire	0	0	1	—
2021 Berkshire	3	0	8	Lighting
2020 Berkshire	1	0	5	Lighting
2019 Berkshire	6	0	9	Lighting
2018 Berkshire	1	0	11	Engine
2017 Berkshire	0	0	11	—
2016 Berkshire	1	2	7	Body & Structure
2015 Berkshire	0	0	3	—
2014 Berkshire	0	0	3	—
2013 Berkshire	0	0	2	—
2012 Berkshire	0	0	3	—
2011 Berkshire	0	0	3	—
2010 Berkshire	0	0	2	—
2009 Berkshire	1	0	1	Visibility & Wipers
2008 Berkshire	0	0	1	—
2007 Berkshire	0	0	2	—
2006 Berkshire	0	0	1	—
2005 Berkshire	0	0	1	—

Most common Forest River Berkshire problem areas (all years)

Lighting
7 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
1 complaints
Visibility & Wipers
1 complaints
Body & Structure
1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Forest River Berkshire received by NHTSA each month.

Forest River Berkshire recalls

Recall 23V014000Jan 20, 202317 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V381000May 27, 2022483 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: Improper contact of the internal spring retention mechanism can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V691000Sep 3, 20214 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: A spark inside the battery compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V523000Jul 9, 2021825 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 21V219000Mar 29, 2021115 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: 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.
Recall 20V727000Nov 23, 20204,203 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 20V562000Sep 17, 20201,000 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021
Risk: Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V540000Sep 4, 202022 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Overloaded wires may increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 20V488000Aug 18, 20201,547 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020
Risk: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V161000Mar 19, 202053 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V454000Jun 17, 20192 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 19V202000Mar 14, 20193,051 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Recall 19V048000Jan 22, 201911 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: Prolonged corrosion of the connector may cause a resistive short, overheating or melting the wiring and increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 18V770000Oct 31, 2018182 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V768000Oct 31, 20184,790 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V737000Oct 19, 20181,017 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019
Risk: Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V623000Sep 13, 201856 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: If the door opens while moving it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Recall 18V179000Mar 19, 2018416 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017
Risk: Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 17V799000Dec 13, 2017108 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018
Risk: If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 17V756000Nov 22, 2017365,885 vehiclesModel years 2005–2018
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 17V623000Oct 6, 2017276 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017
Risk: If the headlights shut off while driving, decreasing or causing a full loss of visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recall 17V500000Aug 10, 201747 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017
Risk: A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 17V059000Jan 26, 201767 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: Arcing in the presence of power steering fluid leak under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 16V285000May 11, 201662 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017
Risk: If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V771000Nov 19, 2015489 vehiclesModel years 2012–2016
Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.

Other Forest River models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology