repaired · 2018 Q2
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
2016 Forest River BerkshireProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2016 Forest River Berkshire, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-179 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Forest River Berkshire has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Exterior lighting
1Steering
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility/wiper
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2016 Forest River Berkshire recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. If the breakers do not contact the sub-panel properly, the electrical resistance can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. If the headlights shut off while driving, decreasing or causing a full loss of visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q3
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Steering
Risk. If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Lpg systems: water heater
Risk. The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Berkshire year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Berkshire median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Forest River Berkshire, and the recalls they led to.
- Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch FailuresNo recall
In owners' words
What Berkshire owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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