2008 Forest River Berkshire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Berkshire years
- Not enough data 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Forest River Berkshire. That ranks 5th out of 20 Berkshire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 13,200 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Forest River Berkshire problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 13,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 10,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Forest River Berkshire recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Suspension
Problem: Forest river is recalling 57 my 2007-2008 motor homes built on freightliner xc chassis and equipped with saf-holland rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Risk: If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Fix: Forest river is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031 and 08v269). Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Forest river is recalling 93 my 2007-2008 charleston and berkshire motor homes built on freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
Risk: Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Forest river is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2008 forest river berkshire 390qs motorhome (freightliner chassis with a cummins 340 hp, 6.7 engine) with 13,200 miles on it suddenly overheated fortunately on a 2 lane road. The unit was towed to a repair facility where the service manager informed me that the 4 bolts that held the fan hub in…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 forest river berkshire motor home. The contact stated that there were four slides on both sides of the motor home and the hydraulic hoses for the slides and leveling system were leaking oil directly through the fabric of the hose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who…
Other Forest River Berkshire years
← 2007 Berkshire · 2009 Berkshire →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Berkshire | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Berkshire | 3 | 8 |
| 2020 Berkshire | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 Berkshire | 6 | 9 |
| 2018 Berkshire | 1 | 11 |
| 2017 Berkshire | 0 | 11 |
| 2016 Berkshire | 4 | 7 |
| 2015 Berkshire | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 Berkshire | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 Berkshire | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 Berkshire | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 Berkshire | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 Berkshire | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Berkshire | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 Berkshire | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 Berkshire | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Berkshire | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Berkshire | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Berkshire | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Forest River Berkshire?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Forest River Berkshire?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Forest River Berkshire a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Berkshire model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.