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HighNHTSA·24V847000·Announced 2024-08-11

Forest River Impression fifth wheel travel trailers recalled for electrical wiring defect

Forest River is recalling 2021-2025 Impression fifth wheel travel trailers because the solar charge line, front LED hitch light, and pass-thru light may be wired to incorrect mini breakers, creating a fire 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: This electrical wiring defect creates a potential fire risk in recreational vehicles, but no injuries, fires, or property damage have been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported incident are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2025 Impression fifth wheel travel trailers due to an electrical wiring defect.

The solar charge line, front LED hitch light, and pass-thru light may have been wired to the incorrect mini breaker. If the wires are connected to the wrong breaker, they could melt and short, increasing the risk of a fire.

The recall affects an estimated 2,898 units. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 3, 2024. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-367-3314 (Forest River recall number 83-1862) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Dealers will correct the wiring free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
2024 FOREST RIVER IMPRESSION
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
  • fire
  • electrical-wiring
  • short-circuit
Affected units
2,898

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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