The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V130000·Announced 2026-03-05

Forest River Recalls 2026 Impression Trailers Due to Wiring Defect

Forest River is recalling 2026 Impression fifth wheel trailers because exposed wire conductors may cause electrical arcing and increase 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 risk due to electrical arcing) where no injuries or fatalities have been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Impression fifth wheel recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the insulation on the wires may have been improperly removed, exposing the conductors.

This defect may cause electrical arcing, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2716. Forest River's number for this recall is 83-2039.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER IMPRESSION
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
116

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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