2009 Forest River Berkshire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Berkshire years
- Not enough data 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Forest River Berkshire. That ranks 5th out of 20 Berkshire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 31,600 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 1 | 50% | 31,600 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 50% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Forest River Berkshire recalls (1)
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.
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.
Drivers side window foggy and hinders the drivers ability to see out. Manufacture has not offered to replace window.
(report previously submitted 18 april but may have inadvertently been deleted). At about 31,600 miles on my rv (2009 forest river berkshire mounted on a freightliner chassis with cummins 350hp engine), the engine suddenly overheated. During repair at a freightliner facility, three of four retaining…
Other Forest River Berkshire years
← 2008 Berkshire · 2010 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 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Berkshire | 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 2009 Forest River Berkshire?
Owners most often report engine, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Forest River Berkshire?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.