CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Forest River Berkshire has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
2011 Forest River Berkshire recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
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 2011 Forest River Berkshire problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
IOTA TRANSFER SWITCH ITS-50R OVERHEATED AND NEARLY CAUGHT FIRE, SEEMS TO HAVE DAMAGED THE REFRIGERATOR(IT NO LONGER WORKS AND OVERHEATED) AT LEAST ONE OF MY ROOF AIR CONDITIONER UNITS, POSSIBLY BOTH. THIS UNIT HAS ALREADY BEEN RECALLED BY NAVISTAR WHO INSTALLED IT ON HOLIDAY RAMBLER UNITS AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER COACH, NHTSA #12V060000. AS FAR AS I CAN TELL FOREST RIVER HAS NOT RECALLED THE UNITS(USING YOUR WEB SITE) I EXPLAINED THIS TO MY DEALER AND HE SAID THEY WOULD LOOK AT IT WHEN THEY GET AN OPENING, WHICH IS AUG. 6TH. THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE INIT CLEARLY GOT VERY WARM, BEFORE IT FAILED, WIRES BURNT, ETC. *TR
ON MAY 13, 2012, THE OUTSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE AT OUR LOCATION WAS 82 DEG F. WE HAD BOTH AIR CONDITIONER UNITS SET ON 71 INSIDE THE COACH. WE WERE ALSO WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY. THE COACH WAS CONNECTED TO SHORE POWER WITH THE MANUFACTURER-SUPPLIED CORD. THE WASHING MACHINE STOPPED MID-OPERATION AND A BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL WAS OBSERVED INSIDE THE COACH. UPON INSPECTION, NO BREAKERS OR FUSES WERE TRIPPED OR BURNED. AFTER CHECKING ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN THE COACH, WE DETERMINED THAT THE MICROWAVE AND REAR AIR CONDITIONER UNIT WERE BOTH NOT OPERATIONAL. THE WALL PLUGS THAT ARE ON THE SAME CIRCUIT AS THE WASHER/DRYER WERE ALSO NOT OPERATIONAL. WE DISCOVERED THAT THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM TH
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE DIESEL RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE WINDOWS HAD SCREENS BUT DID NOT HAVE LOCKS FOR THE SCREENS. A YOUNGER PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO PUSH ON THE SCREEN WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND ALMOST FELL FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,100.
2011 Forest River Berkshire questions
Does the 2011 Forest River Berkshire have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Forest River Berkshire: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Forest River Berkshire?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Visibility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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.