Forest River Berkshire — Electrical
High risk
May 27, 2022
Model years: 2021
On certain motorhomes, an incorrect circuit breaker may have been installed in the house electrical panel. As a result, the circuit breaker could overheat.
Forest River Berkshire — Structure
High risk
Jul 9, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain RV trailers and motorhomes equipped with frameless windows, the adhesive that attaches the vented portion of the windows may fail. If this happens, the glass could separ
Also affects: Coachmen Cross Country, Coachmen Sportscoach, Forest River Blue Ridge, Forest River Cardinal, Forest River Fr3
Forest River Berkshire — Wheels
High risk
Sep 21, 2020
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain motorhomes, the tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may get damaged by contact with the outer wheel. If this happens, the inner tire could lose air pressure. T
Also affects: Forest River Legacy, Forest River Sportscoach
Forest River Berkshire — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 18, 2020
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis could have a problem with the rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM). This could cause the tail lights not to work properly
Also affects: Champion Bus Transit Bus, Coachmen Sportscoach, Forest River Charleston, Forest River Legacy
Forest River Berkshire — Visual System
High risk
Nov 5, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain motorhomes, the motorized windshield shade on the driver's side could lower itself without warning while the vehicle is in motion. This could obstruct the driver's view,
Also affects: Forest River Fr3, Forest River Georgetown
Forest River Berkshire — Structure
High risk
Sep 13, 2018
Model years: 2019
On certain motorhomes, the latch on entry door to the coach may not engage properly. This could allow the door to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is in transit, which could incr
Forest River Berkshire — Brakes
High risk
Aug 23, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which could lead t
Also affects: Coachmen Sportscoach
Forest River Berkshire — Electrical
High risk
Dec 13, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain motorhomes, an incorrect circuit breaker may have been installed in the vehicles house distribution subpanel. The internal spring retention mechanism of the incorrect ci
Forest River Berkshire — Accessories
High risk
Dec 6, 2017
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate
Also affects: Forest River Cherokee, Forest River Sierra, Forest River Sandpiper, Forest River Salem, Forest River Cedar Creek
Forest River Berkshire — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 6, 2017
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain motorhomes, the headlights could shut off when switching from low bean to high beam setting. Under certain circumstances, this could cause reduced or complete loss of vi
Forest River Berkshire — Accessories
High risk
Nov 23, 2015
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain travel trailers and motorhomes, a defect in the on-demand hot water heater, manufactured by Atwood Mobile Products, could result in a risk of scalding injury due to exce
Also affects: Dynamax Rev, Forest River Brookstone, Forest River Charleston, Forest River Continental Cargo, Forest River Legacy
Forest River Berkshire — Electrical
High risk
Jan 9, 2013
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the connector for the brake and cruise control signal diode jumper assembly may come loose, resulting in a possible intermittent or continuously open circuit.
Also affects: Forest River Charleston
Forest River Berkshire — Accessories
High risk
Jul 16, 2012
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, when exposed to high temperatures and electrical loads, the electrical transfer switch may overheat and fail, causing electrical malfunctions. Continued use co
Also affects: Forest River Charleston
Forest River Berkshire — Engine
High risk
Nov 14, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particula
Forest River Berkshire — Accessories
High risk
Oct 1, 2010
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2007
On certain motorhomes, fifth wheel and travel trailers, the plug-in remote control receiver used to operate the Dimplex electric fireplace or electric stove may overheat. This coul
Also affects: Forest River Georgetown, Forest River Cardinal, Forest River Cedar Creek, Forest River Sierra, Forest River Sandpiper
Forest River Berkshire — Other
High risk
Aug 14, 2008
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain motorhomes, the rear suspension transverse beam may have been manufactured incorrectly. Should it fail, vehicle stability while cornering would be affected, possibly res
Also affects: Forest River Charleston
Forest River Berkshire — Steering
High risk
Apr 29, 2008
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued ste
Also affects: Forest River Charleston