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Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Forest River, Inc: Incorrect Wiring Can Melt and Short

Agency Publication Date: November 8, 2024
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,898 Impression fifth wheel travel trailers from the 2021-2025 model years. These vehicles have a wiring defect where the solar charge line, front LED hitch light, and pass-thru light may be connected to an incorrect mini breaker. Dealers will correct this wiring configuration free of charge to ensure the electrical system operates safely.

Risk

Wires connected to the incorrect mini breaker can overload, causing them to melt and short-circuit. This electrical failure significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's registration or VIN to confirm if you own a 2021-2025 Forest River Impression fifth wheel travel trailer.
  2. Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-367-3314 to verify if your specific unit is affected by recall number 83-1862.
  3. Schedule an appointment with an authorized Forest River dealer to receive the free repair: 'Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge.'
  4. For further information or to check your VIN, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Dealers will correct the wiring of the solar charge line, hitch light, and pass-thru light.

How to: Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-367-3314.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2025 Forest River Impression Fifth Wheel

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V847000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 2,898 vehicles(2898% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 3, 2024
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 83-1862
Agency Last Updated: December 4, 2024

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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 ยท Raw API Response