no report yet
Tires: valve
Risk. 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.
2018 Forest River BerkshireProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Forest River Berkshire, most often about the engine. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-202 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Forest River Berkshire has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2018 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.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Engine
Risk. When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the…
repaired · 2021 Q2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
Risk. If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Prolonged corrosion of the connector may cause a resistive short, overheating or melting the wiring and increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Disc: caliper
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Visibility
Risk. If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Exterior lighting
Risk. Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. Arcing in the presence of power steering fluid leak under high pressure could increase the risk of a fire.
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
2018 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
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
In owners' words
What Berkshire owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RV with Cummins 450 engine with 20k miles new, goes into limp mode on major interstate. I limp into a Freightliner and they clear the code do a def burn for and hour but it doesn’t really do it,charges me 500$. Had to deal w this all this stress afraid to go any further all summer long last year…
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