2009 Forest River Berkshire recalls and problems

The 2009 Forest River Berkshire has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2009 Forest River Berkshire vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Forest River Berkshire recalls

Recall 17V-756: Equipment

Reported Nov 22, 2017 · 365,885 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

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.

2009 Forest River Berkshire problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine1
Visibility/Wiper1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Forest River Berkshire complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 31,600 miles · reported Apr 23, 2013
(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 bolts were discovered broken on the fan hub mounted on the back of the engine; the fourth had backed out several threads and the fan tilted into the shroud and seized in place. Freightliner repair technician stated their facility had made several repairs on cummins/freightliner chassis rvs; the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Forest River Berkshire have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Forest River Berkshire: 17V-756 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Forest River Berkshire?

Owners report engine problems most often (1 reports), followed by visibility/wiper (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.