2014 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 2014 Forest River Berkshire. That ranks 5th out of 20 Berkshire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 17,500 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 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 100% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 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.
Exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Berkshire XL and XLT buses. The headlights may shut off while switching from low beam to high beam settings, reducing visibility for the operator and other vehicles.
Risk: If the headlights shut off while driving, decreasing or causing a full loss of visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental wiring harness that will stop the headlights from shutting off unexpectedly, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0241.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:water heater
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. C. The addition of a star or lock washer to secure the adjustment screw that prevents unintended adjustment or and adjustment drift from vibration as you travel down the road. D. Securement of the remedy with the application of a warning and tamper proof label applied over the stop key and adjustment screw. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11092015-0107.
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.
The lights on the motorhome are very ineffective. I have told forest river several times that they don't light up the front of the rv far enough for safe driving conditions in the dark. Even on non-lit country roads. Please do something as these lights affect models 2014-present. *dt
On the morning of 11/20/17 i awoke to the sound of electrical arcing. I turned the main breaker off, got a flash light and a screw driver and took panel cover off. Then i turned the main breaker back on and saw that the 3rd breaker from the right hand side was arcing in the box which i then took my…
Other Forest River Berkshire years
← 2013 Berkshire · 2015 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 | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 Berkshire | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 Berkshire | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 Berkshire | 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 2014 Forest River Berkshire?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 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 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.