repaired · 2023 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2019 Forest River BerkshireProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2019 Forest River Berkshire, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 9 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 March 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Forest River Berkshire has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Exterior lighting
2Electrical system
2Suspension
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2019 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
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.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Disc: caliper
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
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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.
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 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the door opens while moving it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
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
2019 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Berkshire owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
FACTORY HEADLIGHT DOES NOT INCLUDE A LOW BEAM BULB. IT ONLY UTILIZES ONE H9 BULB FOR HIGH BEAM AND HAS A LED STRIP FOR LOW BEAM LIGHTING. THIS LOW BEAM LIGHTING IS VERY DIM AND LOOKS TO BE BELOW MINIMUM LUMENS FOR ROAD/HIGHWAY USE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURE AND WAS TOLD THE UNIT ONLY HAS THE ONE BULB.…
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