CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Forest River Berkshire has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (1 report).
2016 Forest River Berkshire recalls
Power Steering Hose May Rub Starter, Risking Fire
The power steering hose on certain motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis may be routed incorrectly.
Loose-Fitting Breakers Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Some Forest River Berkshire XLT motorhomes were built with incorrect circuit breakers that may not make proper contact with the electrical sub-panel.
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.
Headlights May Shut Off When Switching to High Beam
Certain buses have a problem where the headlights can shut off while the driver switches from low beam to high beam.
Battery Cable Can Chafe and Short, Creating Fire Risk
A battery cable mounting bracket on certain vehicles may not have been installed correctly.
Loose Front Sway Bar Can Cause Loss of Steering Control
The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle.
Water Heater May Overheat, Causing Scalding Steam
The on-demand LPG water heater in certain 2012-2016 recreational vehicles and toy haulers may overheat the water at the hot water supply tap.
Most common 2016 Forest River Berkshire problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
WIFE WENT TO GET FOOD AND I STAYED IN MOTORHOME, I TRIED TO OPEN DOOR TO TAKE DOG FOR WALK BUT DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. GOOGLED IT AND SAW MANY OTHERS HAD SAME PROBLEM, I AM DISABLED BUT WAS SOMEHOW ABLE TO CRAWL OUT WINDOW AFTER BEING TRAPPED INSIDE FOR OVER AN HOUR.NOW STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE.
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEELWELL LINER'S TWO SELF TAPPING SCREWS STRIPPED FROM BEING ATTACHED TO AN ALUMINUM FRAME. THE LINER ALSO HAD AN ALUMINUM TUBE ATTACHED TO THE LINER BUT WAS IN NO WAY SECURED TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME EXCEPT FOR THE TWO SCREWS AND FOAM SELANT. THIS FAULTY SECURING OF THE LINER ALLOWED NORMAL WIND FROM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO STRIP THE TWO SCREWS FROM THE ALUMINUM FRAME AND SEALANT CAUSING THE LINER TO FLAP UNCONTROLLABLY UNDER THE FRAME AND IN THE WHEELWELL AREA.
AFTER PURCHASING OUR FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE XL ON AUGUST 1, 2016, I WAS FOLLOWING MY WIFE DURING THE DAY TIME, SHE NOTICED THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT LOOK CORRECT. THIS WAS ACKNOWLEDGED BY DEALER. THEIR SERVICE PERSONNEL WORKED ON CORRECTING THE HEADLIGHTS FOR 5 HOURS ON AUGUST 2, 2016. THE FOLLOWING NIGHT I COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD AND HAD TO CLOSELY FOLLOWED MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING OUR CAR TO THE RV PARK. I DID NOT DRIVE AT NIGHT UNTIL AFTER I TOOK THE UNIT TO THE FACTORY IN ELKHART, INDIANA ON AUGUST 24TH. THE NIGHT AFTER I LEFT ELKHART ON AUGUST 26TH I TESTED THE HEADLIGHTS FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW BEAM AND THEY WOULD TURN OFF COMPLETELY FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. AGAIN I HAD TO NOT DRIVE AT NIGH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE THE ROAD. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500.
2016 Forest River Berkshire questions
Does the 2016 Forest River Berkshire have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2016 Forest River Berkshire: Power Steering Hose May Rub Starter, Risking Fire; Loose-Fitting Breakers Can Overheat and Cause Fire; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Headlights May Shut Off When Switching to High Beam; Battery Cable Can Chafe and Short, Creating Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Berkshire?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (1), Exterior Lighting (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.