Model year

2021 Forest River Impression

Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 19, 2021 to Feb 2, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year3103k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints44.0 times the median 2021 trailer
Severity index25.02021 trailers average 7.7
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Forest River Impression peaked in 2021, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.7512021120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2021 Forest River Impression name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
2
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 2021 Forest River Impression

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Forest River Impression
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
24V-847Nov 8, 2024Solar charge line, front LED hitch light, and the pass-thru light may have been wired to the incorrect mini breakerEquipment2,898Not stated
22V-243Apr 13, 2022Quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leakEquipment99,190Part replacement
21V-903Nov 19, 2021Center identification light on the rear of the vehicle was incorrectly installed at a higher position than the other lightsLighting957Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Forest River Impression

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Feb 2, 2025Failure Jul 2, 2023Street, MDElectrical system

    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 restoration company [RVRC], was sent to my home by an insurance agent to repair the power awning on my 2021 Forest River Impression 290VB, VIN: [XXX] , 1) While working on the power awning, the [RVRC] discovered a major electrical short in a bundle of wires which travel throughout the RV. The electrically damaged wires supplied power to the following items: i.12 VOLT AUXILIARY ii.RIGHT TURN SIGNAL iii.BRAKES iv.12 VOLT GROUND v.LEFT TURN SIGNAL vi.EXTERIOR RUNNING LIGHTS vii.ADDITIONAL ITEMS SUPPLIED FROM 12 VOLT SYSTEM The [RVRC] returned to begin replacing said wire bundle. The cause of the electrical short was discovered behind a wall. The bundle of wires passed through a drilled hole in sheet metal without a grommet. While traveling, the wires moving back and forth, the insulation on one of the wires wore out and touched the sheet metal and the electrical short occurred. [if this electrical short had happened a few hours earlier it could have caused a fire and could have killed seven adults and children]. Additional Defects 2) This RV had multiple fasteners holding the “slide-out topper” in place. Each fastener had been screwed into sheet-metal, and were not screwed into anything solid. All the fasteners started backing out from their position. 3) the slide-out has an object in the path of the movement in-and-out causing internal damage as well as... 4) external damage to slide-out support board and external siding. 5) Internally, the large pantry door, is so heavy, it has tilted out of place and will eventually drag on the floor. These defects have not been verified or reproduced by anyone else. Only an insurance co had reviewed defect #1. I could not upload photos due to the captcha INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) INFORMATION

    NHTSA complaint 11640162
  2. Filed May 21, 2024Failure Apr 6, 2024Petal, MSUnknown or other

    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 off, falling in traffic on the four lane highway. There was nothing near the wall mounted switch inside, and the battery was turned off, so there was no power to the awning.

    NHTSA complaint 11589989
  3. Filed Oct 19, 2022Failure Oct 13, 2022Kearneysville, WVUnknown or other

    During our travels, the refrigerator popped out of it place breaking all the trim work around it. It and the trim work landed in close proximity to the kitchen island. I question as to how the refrigerator was secured in place to begin with. Apparently there is nothing, similar to what a kitchen stove has to keep it from tipping over. I don't believe, although our interstates are in terrible condition, that normal driving on the interstate should have caused this to happen. If you would like pictures of what we found when we opened the door at a refueling stop, and to take some lunch, I will gladly send the.

    NHTSA complaint 11489961
  4. Filed Nov 19, 2021Failure Aug 28, 2021Windfall, INElectrical systemFire

    Electrical wires melted and burnt in the unit less than 6 months after purchase. We were stopped at a stoplight when the truck alerted us to a trail service error. Upon investigation, it was found that multiple wires were burnt and melted throughout the camper box and around the battery.

    NHTSA complaint 11441088
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

2 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 831448 Dec 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dinette Booth assembly instructions.
  • 511377 Aug 2, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully retracting.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.