The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V503000·Announced 2023-07-21

Forest River Recalls 2023 Impression Fifth Wheels Due to Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 2023 Impression fifth wheels because the exterior griddle may be stowed while connected to the LP gas line, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Impression fifth wheel vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to the LP gas line.

A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire. No specific injury or property damage reports are detailed in the source text.

Dealers will install a 90-degree fitting on the griddle free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2707 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
12

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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