2019 Forest River Berkshire Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 14,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 9campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Forest River Berkshire (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2019 Forest River Berkshire. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and suspension (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,500 miles. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Exterior lighting4 67%
- Electrical system2 33%
- Suspension2 33%
- Engine1 17%
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “The head lights are completely inadequate to drive at night. If driving at night I have to drive with the brights on. No one even notices the brights are on it is still to dim for safe driving. I am 43 years old with perfect eye sight. There is no excuse for this. The forums online are filled with people complaining about this issue and even modifying the vehicle with LED strips to correct the issue. We have asked Forest River about the issue. They said they new about the issue and corrected it in their 2020 and 2021 vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11398920, filed 2021-03Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Berkshire RV. The contact stated that the right turn signal and rear taillights failed to operate as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V488000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11434065, filed 2021-09, 18,000 milesSuspension: “The front suspension and tires are not adequate to hold the weight when there is a full tank of fuel. The issue was addressed with Forest River and their response was that they knew of the issue and upgraded the suspension and the tires for the 2020 and 2021 years.”
NHTSA complaint #11398925, filed 2021-03Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,000 and 18,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 21V523000Jul 9, 2021Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Berkshire 2019–2021, Georgetown 2014–2021, Cedar Creek 2014–2020 +8 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest…
- 20V562000Sep 17, 2020Tires › ValveCovers: Forest River Berkshire 2018–2021, Legacy 2018–2020, Coachmen Sportscoach 2018–2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Legacy and 2018-2021 Berkshire motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact…
- 20V488000Aug 18, 2020Exterior lighting › Brake lightsCovers: Forest River Berkshire 2017–2020, Coachmen Sportscoach 2017–2020, Forest River Legacy 2017–2019 +2 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Charleston, 2017-2019 Legacy, 2017-2020 Berkshire, 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, and 2017-2020 Sportscoach motorhomes built on certain FCCC XB and XC chassis that received an inspection-only…
- 20V161000Mar 19, 2020Service brakes, air › Disc › CaliperCovers: Forest River Berkshire 2019–2020, Coachmen Sportscoach 2019–2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Berkshire and Sportscoach motorhomes equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- 19V202000Mar 14, 2019Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devicesCovers: Forest River Berkshire 2018–2019, Coachmen Leprechaun 2018–2019, Forest River Rockport 2018–2019 +2 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport work trucks, and Berkshire Ultra Coach, and StarCraft shuttle buses, equipped with ASA Electronics back up…
- 18V768000Oct 31, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Covers: Forest River Berkshire 2018–2019, Georgetown 2017–2019, FR3 2017–2019 +2 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll…
See all 9 recalls for the 2019 Forest River Berkshire → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11036322Jul 15, 2026Other or unknown. Generic prints for dealers to reference during service.
- 11025480Oct 31, 2025Other or unknown. Generic troubleshooting documents for dealers.
- 11022491Aug 29, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. Generic drawings to help service centers trouble shoot vehicles.
- 11021496Jul 31, 2025Other or unknown. Generic drawings to aid in trouble shooting components,
- 11019544Jun 16, 2025Electrical system. Additional electrical drawings for reference.
- 10217934Aug 19, 2022Fuel system. Cummins states per NHTSA Recall 21E-032, âÂÂThe fuel rail assembly may develop leaks, which may result in an undetected prolonged diesel fuel spray.âÂÂ
- 10210109Mar 31, 2022Exterior lighting, Electrical system. FCCC X-Line chassis, equipped with a certain rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM), may experience cracked internal solder joints, which after a period of vehicle use may lead to intermittent…
- 10206853Jan 31, 2022Electrical system. Notice of Submission of Defect Information Report/Defect Information Notice. Subject: FCCC Rear PDM. 21V00H.
- 10206046Jan 4, 2022Wheels. Damage to the tireâÂÂs valve stem may lead to loss of air pressure, which, if unnoticed, could lead to a flat tire or on dual-wheels an overloaded tire. In extreme situations, rapid loss of tire…
- 10199049Jul 8, 2021Fuel system. Cummins states per NHTSA 21E-032, the fuel rail assembly may develop leaks, which may result in an undetected prolonged diesel fuel spray.
Other model years of the Forest River Berkshire
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 14,500 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Berkshire model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Forest River Berkshire have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2019 Forest River Berkshire as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Forest River Berkshire is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2019 Forest River Berkshire been recalled?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Forest River Berkshire reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,500 miles and the middle half falls between 11,000 and 18,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.