2009 Forest River Berkshire Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2009 Forest River Berkshire has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Berkshire?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 Forest River Berkshire recalls

Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire

Recall 17V756Nov 22, 2017365,885 vehicles affected

Some fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational vehicles, cargo trailers and restroom trailers may have clogged internals, so they may not discharge as expected or may need excessive force to activate.

Most common 2009 Forest River Berkshire problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine1
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners report

2020-02-27, Visibility/Wiper
DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FOGGY AND HINDERS THE DRIVERS ABILITY TO SEE OUT. MANUFACTURE HAS NOT OFFERED TO REPLACE WINDOW.
2013-04-23, Engine
(REPORT PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED 18 APRIL BUT MAY HAVE INADVERTENTLY BEEN DELETED). AT ABOUT 31,600 MILES ON MY RV (2009 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE MOUNTED ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS 350HP ENGINE), THE ENGINE SUDDENLY OVERHEATED. DURING REPAIR AT A FREIGHTLINER FACILITY, THREE OF FOUR RETAINING BOLTS WERE DISCOVERED BROKEN ON THE FAN HUB MOUNTED ON THE BACK OF THE ENGINE; THE FOURTH HAD BACKED OUT SEVERAL THREADS AND THE FAN TILTED INTO THE SHROUD AND SEIZED IN PLACE. FREIGHTLINER REPAIR TECHNICIAN STATED THEIR FACILITY HAD MADE SEVERAL REPAIRS ON CUMMINS/FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS RVS; THE FAILURE OCCURS WITH SOME FREQUENCY; THE BOLTS AND DESIGN OF FAN HUB APPEAR TO BE INADEQUATE FOR LOADS A

2009 Forest River Berkshire questions

Does the 2009 Forest River Berkshire have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Forest River Berkshire: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Forest River Berkshire?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Forest River Berkshire has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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