Forest River Impression recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 19, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2019 Forest River Impression

Recall number

18V733000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 26 units

Why it was recalled

Reduced visibility of the fifth wheel can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Primetime Impression fifth wheels, model MPF3000RLS-49. The side marker lights are not located in the correct spot, reducing visibility of the vehicle to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-0891.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.