Recall 24V847 affects 2,898 2021-2025 Forest River Impression travel trailers for incorrect mini-breaker wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 2,898 2021-2025 Impression fifth wheel travel trailers because the solar charge line, front LED hitch light, and pass-thru light are on the wrong mini breaker. That wiring can melt and short, increasing fire risk; Forest River dealers will inspect the breaker connections and complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The 12V wiring in a 2021-2025 Forest River Impression fifth wheel travel trailer carries low-voltage power to smaller trailer equipment. In this recall, the circuits named by Forest River are the solar charge line, the front LED hitch light, and the pass-thru light. Each circuit is supposed to be connected through the correct mini breaker, a small resettable protection device that interrupts current when a circuit is overloaded.
Forest River traced the defect to a manufacturing error. During assembly, these 12V circuits were connected to the wrong mini breaker. That matters because the breaker assignment is part of how the electrical system protects each line and keeps the circuit organized for service. The repair is to move the wiring to the proper mini breaker.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a light, sound, smell, or dashboard-style message that confirms the wrong breaker connection before inspection.
Who's affected?
Five model years are listed, and the component listing is split between 12V wiring and breakers/relays.
| 2025 Forest River Impression | Breakers/relays |
|---|---|
| 2024 Forest River Impression | wiring |
| 2024 Forest River Impression | Breakers/relays |
| 2021 Forest River Impression | wiring |
| 2021 Forest River Impression | Breakers/relays |
| 2022 Forest River Impression | wiring |
| 2022 Forest River Impression | Breakers/relays |
| 2023 Forest River Impression | wiring |
| 2023 Forest River Impression | Breakers/relays |
| 2025 Forest River Impression | wiring |
| Units affected | 2,898 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Wires connected to the wrong mini breaker can melt and short, increasing the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the wiring correction promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2025 Forest River Impression is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free wiring correction that moves the solar charge line, front LED hitch light, and pass-thru light to the correct mini breaker.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V847 when you call.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-367-3314 with questions about scheduling or trailer use before the repair.
- Keep the trailer's affected electrical circuits off until the dealer completes the wiring correction.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician checks the solar charge line, front LED hitch light, and pass-thru light wiring, then corrects any wiring routed to the wrong mini breaker. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for a repair tied to this wiring defect, keep the service invoice. Forest River says eligible refunds are limited to repairs within the recall scope, and the invoice should be submitted to the Impression address listed in the recall paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 8, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 3, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 18, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| December 18, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 18, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V847?
Recall 24V847 covers 2,898 2021-2025 Forest River Impression fifth wheel travel trailers with wiring for the solar charge line, front LED hitch light, or pass-thru light connected to the wrong mini breaker. Forest River dealers will correct the wiring for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2025 Forest River Impression is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 24V847. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer to schedule the wiring correction. Reference Forest River recall number 83-1862 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River says dealers will correct the wiring free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for affected 2021-2025 Impression trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The fire risk comes from wires connected to the incorrect mini breaker. Those wires can melt and short, increasing the risk of a fire. If your VIN is included, arrange the free wiring correction with a Forest River dealer.
When were Forest River Impression owners notified?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on December 3, 2024. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether recall 24V847 applies. You can also call Forest River customer service at 1-574-367-3314.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V847000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-367-3314 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V847 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V847000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →