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NHTSA recall,

Forest River Impression (2026)

The Forest River Impression fifth wheel trailer has improperly stripped wires that can cause electrical arcing and a fire risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Impression fifth wheel recreational trailers. The insulation on the wires may have been improperly removed, exposing conductors. Exposed conductors may cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall affects 116 vehicles and was reported to NHTSA on March 5, 2026. The distribution is nationwide.

The recall was announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2716.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2716. Forest River's number for this recall is 83-2039.

Is your Forest River affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Forest River

  • Impression (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
Electrical system defect
Campaign
26V130000
Vehicles affected
116
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
83-2039
Manufacturer phone
1-574-327-2716

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)