The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V903000·Announced 2021-11-19

2021-2022 Forest River Impression Fifth Wheel RV Lighting Defect Recall

Forest River is recalling 2021-2022 Impression Fifth Wheel RVs due to incorrectly positioned center identification lights that fail to meet federal lighting standards. The defect reduces visibility and increases crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a documented defect in a safety-critical lighting system that violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 and increases crash risk through reduced vehicle visibility. With no reported injuries, this meets the 'High' severity threshold for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 2021-2022 Impression Fifth Wheel Recreational Vehicles due to a rear lighting defect. The center identification light was installed at an incorrect (higher) position compared to the other lights, causing these vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 (Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment).

The incorrect light placement reduces the visibility of the vehicle for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-2084 to arrange the free remedy. Dealers will reposition the center lamp and install a reflector in its place at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. For more information, owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER IMPRESSION
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting / Visibility
Hazard
Affected units
957

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • IMPRESSION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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