The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V667000·Announced 2022-09-06

Forest River Recalls 2022-2023 Impression Fifth Wheels for Missing Emergency Exit

Forest River is recalling 2022-2023 Impression Fifth Wheel recreational vehicles because they lack a secondary emergency exit, which could trap occupants during an emergency.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing emergency exit) that poses a significant risk of injury if occupants become trapped during an emergency, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Forest River Impression Fifth Wheel recreational vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a secondary emergency exit.

A missing secondary exit could result in occupants becoming trapped inside during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect and install an egress window, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER IMPRESSION
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
49

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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