CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Forest River Berkshire has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2017 Forest River Berkshire recalls
Rear marker, brake, and turn lights may fail, raising crash risk
The rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) in certain motorhomes built on FCCC XB and XC chassis may have been damaged during manufacturing.
Water in Block Heater Cable Can Cause Fire Risk
Water and contaminants can enter the splice connector of the engine block heater cable on certain 2017-2018 Berkshire motorhomes.
Engine block heater wiring can corrode and cause a fire
Water and contaminants can enter the splice connector on the engine block heater cable in certain motorhomes built on a Ford chassis.
Rear lights may fail, raising crash risk
The rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) on these motorhomes may have been damaged during manufacturing.
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.
Power Steering Hose Can Rub and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
A power steering hose on certain motorhomes may be routed too close to a power stud.
Loose Front Sway Bar Can Cause Loss of Steering Control
The front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle.
2017 Forest River Berkshire questions
Does the 2017 Forest River Berkshire have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River Berkshire: Rear marker, brake, and turn lights may fail, raising crash risk; Water in Block Heater Cable Can Cause Fire Risk; Engine block heater wiring can corrode and cause a fire; Rear lights may fail, raising crash risk; Power Steering Hose May Rub Starter, Risking Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.