Forest River Impression recalls
6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Forest River Impression, across model years 2019–2025. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Impression by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Forest River Impression model years, the 2022 has the most recalls (4); the 2021 drew the most owner complaints (4).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Forest River Impression model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | no data |
| 2021 | 3 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 |
Forest River Impression recalls by model year
Most common Forest River Impression problems
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Latest Forest River Impression recalls
- FOREST RIVER SALEM (2025) recall — Structure
Forest River is recalling certain 2024-2025 fifth wheel and travel trailers where steps can detach while in use, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs or replacements.
- FOREST RIVER IMPRESSION (2021) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2021-2025 Impression fifth wheel trailers with potential fire risk from incorrect wiring. Owners must contact dealers for free repairs.
- COACHMEN SPORTSCOACH (2022) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls certain 2022-2023 Coachmen trailers with a risk of awning injury if it drops beyond normal operation. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
- COACHMEN APEX (2021) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls certain 2021-2022 Coachmen trailers for potential LP gas leaks that could cause fire if ignited. Owners must have quick disconnects replaced free by dealers.
- FOREST RIVER IMPRESSION (2021) recall — Exterior Lighting
Forest River is recalling 2021-2022 Impression RVs with incorrectly installed rear lights that may reduce visibility for other drivers, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.
Recall timeline
When the Forest River Impression recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Forest River Impression problems & complaints
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the Forest River Impression; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
- Owner complaints
- 7
- Service bulletins (TSBs)
- 3+
- Crashes / fires reported
- 0 / 1
- Defect investigations
- 0
See Forest River Impression complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
What to do if your Forest River Impression is recalled
- Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
- Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
- Call a Forest River dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
- Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
- Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask Forest River about reimbursement.
Every Forest River Impression recall, by model year
2025 Forest River Impression — 2 recalls
2022 Forest River Impression — 4 recalls
2021 Forest River Impression — 3 recalls
Forest River Impression recall questions
How many recalls does the Forest River Impression have?
We have 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Forest River Impression, covering model years 2019–2025. The most recent was issued Apr 14, 2025 (Structure).
Which Forest River Impression model year has the most recalls?
The 2022 Forest River Impression has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
What are the most common Forest River Impression recall problems?
By system: Equipment (3), Exterior Lighting (2), Structure (1).
Is it safe to drive a recalled Forest River Impression?
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
How do I check if my Forest River Impression has an open recall?
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Forest River dealer can also look it up.
Are Forest River Impression recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires Forest River to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Forest River dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.
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