2021 Forest River Impression problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2021 Forest River Impression.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 4 of 4 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Exterior Lighting #21V903000 · 2021 · 957 units
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.
Equipment #22V243000 · 2022 · 99,190 units
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
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.
Equipment #24V847000 · 2024 · 2,898 units
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 4 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Forest River Impression have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2021 Impression. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2021 Forest River Impression problems?
In 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.