2021 Forest River Impression Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2021 Forest River Impression, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2021 Forest River Impression
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment: wiring and breakers/relays (equipment)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Lines and fittings (equipment)
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,…
Remedy: 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…
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Exterior lighting
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…
Remedy: 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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Forest River Impression have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. A RV”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 2, 2025 · Electrical system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 21, 2024 · Unknown or other
Compare Forest River Impression model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Forest River Impression model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Forest River Impression | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Forest River Impression | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Forest River Impression | 3 | 4 |
| 2022 Forest River Impression | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Forest River Impression | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 Forest River Impression | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Forest River Impression | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 Forest River Impression | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Forest River Impression
How do I know if my 2021 Forest River Impression has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2021 Forest River Impression; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Forest River dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V903000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Forest River models
- Cherokee160 complaints
- Georgetown134 complaints
- Rockwood119 complaints
- Wildwood112 complaints
- Salem98 complaints
- Flagstaff68 complaints
- Cardinal61 complaints
- R-Pod54 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.