2011 Forest River Berkshire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Berkshire years
- Not enough data 3rd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Forest River Berkshire. That ranks 3rd out of 20 Berkshire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 7,145 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 7,145 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | 3,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Forest River Berkshire recalls (3)
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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.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control; exterior lighting:brake lights; electrical system
Problem: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Risk: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is performing this recall on behalf of Forest River. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began in January 2013. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address [email protected], or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 berkshire models 360fws, 390bh, 390rb and 390qs recreational vehicles manufactured from september 1, 2010, through february 28, 2011, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
Risk: If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Fix: Forest river is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began october 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000.
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.
Iota transfer switch its-50r overheated and nearly caught fire, seems to have damaged the refrigerator(it no longer works and overheated) at least one of my roof air conditioner units, possibly both. This unit has already been recalled by navistar who installed it on holiday rambler units and at…
On may 13, 2012, the outside high temperature at our location was 82 deg f. We had both air conditioner units set on 71 inside the coach. We were also washing a load of laundry. The coach was connected to shore power with the manufacturer-supplied cord. The washing machine stopped mid-operation and…
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 forest river berkshire diesel rv. The contact stated that all of the windows had screens but did not have locks for the screens. A younger passenger in the vehicle was able to push on the screen while the contact was driving 20 mph and almost fell from the vehicle. The…
Other Forest River Berkshire years
← 2010 Berkshire · 2012 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 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 Berkshire | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Berkshire | 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 2011 Forest River Berkshire?
Owners most often report electrical system, visibility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.