- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
- The risk
- Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.
Vehicle safety record
2025 Forest River Impression Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2025 Forest River Impression with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2025 for the step / ladder. For comparison, the 2024 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Impression year, for its age
#254 most complained-about 2025 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2025 Forest River Impression problems
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2025 Forest River Impression recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Wires connected to the incorrect mini breaker could melt and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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 83-1862.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2025 Forest River Impression
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2025 Forest River Impression. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V847000 (Equipment). The manufacturer was contacted via email and provided a list of authorized dealers in the State of Nebraska. The contact responded to the manufacturer, inquiring about a list of dealers in the State of Alabama, where he was currently located. Additionally, the contact left voicemail messages, but no response was received. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Forest River Impression: every year compared
All Impression years2025 Forest River Impression vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forest River Impression | 1 | 2 | D | |
| 2025 Forest River Georgetown | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2025 Forest River Cedar Creek | 2 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2025 Forest River Forester | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2025 Forest River Cherokee | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2025 Forest River Aurora | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2025 Forest River Impression
Does the 2025 Forest River Impression have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Forest River Impression: step / ladder (April 2025); wiring (November 2024). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Forest River Impression?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2025 Forest River Impression had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 13, 2026 and the latest on October 13, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2025 Forest River Impression a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Forest River Impression year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2025 Forest River Impression has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data