2021 Forest River Impression recalls (3)
3 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2021 Forest River Impression. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2021 Forest River Impression. Check your Impression by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2021 Forest River Impression recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 24V847000
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Impression fifth wheel travel trailers. The solar charge line, front LED hitch light, and the pass-thru light may have been wired to the incorrect mini breaker.
- Risk
- Wires connected to the incorrect mini breaker could melt and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-367-3314. Forest River's number for this recall is 83-1862.
Equipment · NHTSA 22V243000
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
- Risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 21V903000
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Impression Fifth Wheel Recreational Vehicles. The center identification light on the rear of the vehicle was incorrectly installed at a higher position than the other lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Incorrectly installed rear lights may reduce visibility of the vehicle for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reposition the center top lamp, and a reflector will be installed in place of the center lamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service Phone Number 1-574-296-2084. Forest River's number for this recall is 83-1441.
2021 Forest River Impression complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Impression, reporting 1 fires. Forest River has issued at least 2 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (1)
- Equipment (1)
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Impression. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
- Fire
“Electrical wires melted and burnt in the unit less than 6 months after purchase. We were stopped at a stoplight when the truck alerted us to a trail service error. Upon investigation, it was found that multiple wires were burnt and melted throughout the camper box and around the battery.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11441088
“On [XXX], while driving home from camping, I received a message on my truck dash, "CHECK WIRES". I checked the fifth wheel hitch, the seven-way cable, walked around the RV, did not see a problem.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11640162
“While driving down the highway, the electric Solera awning opened on its own. This caused the arms to partially rip off the side walls of the 5th wheel, the fabric to rip, and the awning tube to come off, falling in traffic on the four lane highway.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11589989
“During our travels, the refrigerator popped out of it place breaking all the trim work around it. It and the trim work landed in close proximity to the kitchen island. I question as to how the refrigerator was secured in place to begin with.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11489961
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
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Not every 2021 Forest River Impression is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Forest River dealer.
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