repaired · 2025 Q4
Equipment
Risk. An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Forest River BerkshireProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2021 Forest River Berkshire, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-014 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 20, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Forest River Berkshire has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Exterior lighting
1Back over prevention
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2021 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 · 2024 Q4
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. Improper contact of the internal spring retention mechanism can cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. A spark inside the battery compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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repaired · 2023 Q4
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. Brake lights that do not adequately reflect light, can make it difficult for other drivers to see the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
Risk. A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. Overloaded wires may 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
2021 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.
headlights, headlight switch, lights dont work, no night time driving no day time running lights. these lights are from a audi A5 and no longer available, changed bulbs, no help
The headlights on my early 2021 Berkshire XL 37A motorhome are not safe to drive at night, the headlights do not provide ANY help in seeing the road at night, in many consumer complaints the same issue is addressed. Forest river corp, is NO HELP they are in denile of any issues, but yet have had…
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