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2020 Forest River Berkshire recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Forest River Berkshire, spanning 6 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups6distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJuly 9, 2021report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2020 Forest River Berkshire recall campaigns

The 2020 Forest River Berkshire report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 21V523000 dated July 9, 2021.
Component
EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
Report received
July 9, 2021
Potential units
825campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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 River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Why it matters: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.

Owner notification: September 2, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
November 23, 2020
Potential units
4,203campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Why it matters: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.

Owner notification: January 11, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V562000

Component
TIRES
Report received
September 17, 2020
Potential units
1,000campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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 with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.

Why it matters: Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and DTNA will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers, or replace as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1228. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.

Owner notification: November 24, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
August 18, 2020
Potential units
1,547campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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 remedy for recall 18V-763. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

Why it matters: Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest Rivers will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will replace the old Power Distribution Module (PDM) with a new PDM, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 . Forest's number for this recall is 51-1203.

Owner notification: January 18, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V161000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received
March 19, 2020
Potential units
53campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks (DTNA) dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Forest River's number for this recall is FL-845.

Owner notification: April 20, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2020 Forest River Berkshire?

The most frequent component groups in 2020 Forest River Berkshire campaign records are Equipment (2), Service Brakes, Air (1), Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1), Tires (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Equipment2
Service Brakes, Air1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Tires1