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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

2026 Forest River Impression Fifth Wheels Recalled for Electrical Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: March 5, 2026
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 116 of its 2026 Impression fifth wheel recreational trailers because the insulation on the internal wiring may have been improperly removed. This defect exposes the underlying electrical conductors, which can lead to electrical arcing. Owners are encouraged to contact their dealer for a free inspection and wiring correction.

Risk

Exposed electrical conductors can cause electrical arcing, which creates a significant risk of a fire within the recreational vehicle. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking the model and year: this recall specifically involves certain 2026 Forest River Impression fifth wheel recreational trailers.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River dealer to schedule a free inspection and necessary wiring repairs.
  3. If you have questions, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2716 and reference recall number 83-2039.
  4. For additional information, call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Free dealer inspection and wiring correction.

How to: Contact a Forest River dealer to have the wiring inspected and corrected at no cost. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2716 quoting recall number 83-2039.

Affected Products

Product: 2026 Forest River Impression
Variants: Fifth Wheel

Forest River internal recall number 83-2039.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V130000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 116 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 17, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 83-2039
Agency Last Updated: March 18, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response