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November 19, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V903000
Incorrectly Positioned Rear Lights/FMVSS 108
Incorrectly installed rear lights may reduce visibility of the vehicle for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V903
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 957
Summary
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 Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
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 Customer Service Phone Number 1-574-296-2084. Forest River
’s number for this recall is 83-1441.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
RECALL 21V903 / 2021-710 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS
Make(s): Impression Fifth Wheels Model(s): Many, See Below Model Year(s): 2021 – 2022 | Repair Code: RC-057-09-00-004124 Allotted Time: .42 HRS Inspection Code: RC-057-05-00-004123 Allotted Time: .10 HRS |
Concern: The three rear identification lamps are not in a horizontal line as required. | Photo(s) Required: YES, BEFORE & AFTER Prior Authorization Required: YES Part(s) Kit Number: F100302085 Part(s) Return: NO |
Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death.
MODELS: MPF240RE-83, MPF270RK-83, MPF280RL-83, MPF290VB-83, MPF315MB-83, MPF320FL-83 & MPF330BH-83
INSPECTION:
STEP 1: INSPECT THE REAR OF THE UNIT – ARE THE REAR CENTER INDICATOR LAMPS IN A HORIZONTAL ROW AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 OR ARE THEY MISALIGNED AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2;
➢ IF THE LAMPS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF FIGURE 1 – CLAIM THE INSPECTION CODE AND RELEASE THE UNIT AS NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED. TAKE A PHOTO AND SUBMIT WITH THE INSPECTION CLAIM OF THE INDICATION LAMPS.
➢ IF THE LAMPS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF FIGURE 2 – CONTINUE ONTO THE SECTION LABELED “REMEDY” – DO NOT CLAIM THE INSPECTION CODE. TAKE A PHOTO OF THE LAMPS PRIOR TO MAKING ANY REMEDY. ONCE THE REMEDY IS COMPLETE, TAKE A PHOTO OF THE REMEDY AND SUBMIT BOTH PHOTOS WITH THE REPAIR CODE.
REMEDY:
STEP 1: REMOVE THE CENTER TOP LAMP FROM THE REAR WALL. EXPOSE THE WIRING AS IT IS CONNECTED TO THE HARNESS (TAKE A PHOTO FOR HOOKUP PURPOSES LATER);
STEP 2: ALIGN THE CENTER LAMP HORIZONTALLY BETWEEN LIGHT “A” AND “C” AND DRILL A NEW HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE AND IN THE MIDDLE OF LIGHTS “A” AND “C”;
STEP 3: EXPOSE THE CLEARANCE LAMP WIRES IN THE REAR WALL THROUGH THE NEW HOLE AND CONNECT THE CENTER INDICATOR LAMP BACK TO THE HARNESS, MATCHING THE COLORS FROM STEP 1 (PHOTO TAKEN);
STEP 4: ATTACH THE RED REFLECTOR TO THE REAR WALL, COVERING THE “OLD” EXPOSED HOLE WHICH THE CENTER INDICATOR LAMP LEFT OPEN BEFORE IT WAS MOVED;;
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River – Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a noncompliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2021-2022 Impression Fifth Wheel recreational vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment”. Additionally, this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; Part 108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The three identification lamps in the center of the vehicles’ rear wall are not on the same height.
According to 571.108, Table I-b: “On the rear, at the same height, as close as practicable to the vertical centerline, with lamp centers spaced not less than 6 inches or more than 12 inches apart”.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
This is a violation of 571.108 Table I-b, “Additional Lamps Required on all Trailers 2032 MM or More in Overall Width”.
WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?
Forest River has notified dealerships of this recall, have provided them with remedy instructions, the center top lamp will be moved down to form a straight line, and a reflector will be installed in place of the center lamp. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River
dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River
completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy.
You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations.
HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated time of repair is .42 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?
If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
Impression
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
57490 CR 3
Elkhart, IN 46517
Chronology :
During a routine inspection performed at Forest River’s PDI Plant, this condition was discovered on November 15, 2021.
On November 16, 2021, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance was notified of the non-compliance.
On November 19, 2021, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall.
1/3/2022 Amended recall to reflect the safety risk, remedy and component information.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FOREST RIVER![]() | IMPRESSION | 2021-2022 |
10 Associated Documents
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V903-0349.pdf 200.69KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V903-5361.pdf 230.255KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-21V903-8169.pdf 219.833KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V903-3754.pdf 646.185KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V903-8694.PDF 214.259KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V903-8691.PDF 214.973KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V903-9437.PDF 211.137KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1
RCLQRT-21V903-9367.PDF 211.233KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-2
RCLQRT-21V903-8098.PDF 211.316KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2022-3
RCLQRT-21V903-1767.PDF 211.426KB
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Page 1 of 1 RECALL 21V903 / 2021-710 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS Make(s): Impression Fifth Wheels Model(s): Many, See Below Model Year(s): 2021 – 2022 Concern: The three rear identification lamps are not in a horizontal line as required. Repair Code: RC-057-09-00-004124 Allotted Time: .42 HRS Inspection Code: RC-057-05-00-004123 Allotted Time: .10 HRS Photo(s) Required: YES, BEFORE & AFTER Prior Authorization Required: YES Part(s) Kit Number: F100302085 Part(s) Return: NO Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death. MODELS: MPF240RE-83, MPF270RK-83, MPF280RL-83, MPF290VB-83, MPF315MB-83, MPF320FL-83 & MPF330BH-83 INSPECTION: STEP 1: INSPECT THE REAR OF THE UNIT – ARE THE REAR CENTER INDICATOR LAMPS IN A HORIZONTAL ROW AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 OR ARE THEY MISALIGNED AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2; IF THE LAMPS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF FIGURE 1 – CLAIM THE INSPECTION CODE AND RELEASE THE UNIT AS NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED. TAKE A PHOTO AND SUBMIT WITH THE INSPECTION CLAIM OF THE INDICATION LAMPS. IF THE LAMPS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF FIGURE 2 – CONTINUE ONTO THE SECTION LABELED “REMEDY” – DO NOT CLAIM THE INSPECTION CODE. TAKE A PHOTO OF THE LAMPS PRIOR TO MAKING ANY REMEDY. ONCE THE REMEDY IS COMPLETE, TAKE A PHOTO OF THE REMEDY AND SUBMIT BOTH PHOTOS WITH THE REPAIR CODE. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 REMEDY: STEP 1: REMOVE THE CENTER TOP LAMP FROM THE REAR WALL. EXPOSE THE WIRING AS IT IS CONNECTED TO THE HARNESS (TAKE A PHOTO FOR HOOKUP PURPOSES LATER); STEP 2: ALIGN THE CENTER LAMP HORIZONTALLY BETWEEN LIGHT “A” AND “C” AND DRILL A NEW HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE AND IN THE MIDDLE OF LIGHTS “A” AND “C”; STEP 3: EXPOSE THE CLEARANCE LAMP WIRES IN THE REAR WALL THROUGH THE NEW HOLE AND CONNECT THE CENTER INDICATOR LAMP BACK TO THE HARNESS, MATCHING THE COLORS FROM STEP 1 (PHOTO TAKEN); STEP 4: ATTACH THE RED REFLECTOR TO THE REAR WALL, COVERING THE “OLD” EXPOSED HOLE WHICH THE CENTER INDICATOR LAMP LEFT OPEN BEFORE IT WAS MOVED;; THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A GOOD INSTALL: INDICATOR LAMPS IN A HORIZONTAL LINE THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A BAD INSTALL: INDICATOR LAMPS ARE NOT IN A HORIZONTAL LINE A B C REMEDY – THIS IS HOW THE REAR INDICATOR LAMPS SHOULD NOW LOOK AFTER THE REMEDY IS COMPLETE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 December 2021 This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above. Dear Forest River Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River
– Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a noncompliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2021-2022 Impression Fifth Wheel recreational vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment”. Additionally, this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; Part 108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person. WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? The three identification lamps in the center of the vehicles’ rear wall are not on the same height. According to 571.108, Table I-b: “On the rear, at the same height, as close as practicable to the vertical centerline, with lamp centers spaced not less than 6 inches or more than 12 inches apart”. EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL. This is a violation of 571.108 Table I-b, “Additional Lamps Required on all Trailers 2032 MM or More in Overall Width”. WHAT IS FOREST RIVER
AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO? Forest River
has notified dealerships of this recall, have provided them with remedy instructions, the center top lamp will be moved down to form a straight line, and a reflector will be installed in place of the center lamp. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River
dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River
completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River
of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations. HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE? The estimated time of repair is .42 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule. WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION? If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Impression Forest River
, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 57490 CR 3 DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 21V903 CANADA RECALL: 2021-710 FR ID# 83-1441 <<VIN>> <<OWNER NAME/DEALERNAME>> <<ADDRESS>> <<CITY>>, <<ST>> <<ZIP-XXX>> O Integrity O Safety O Quality O Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 2 of 2 Elkhart, IN 46517 What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you no longer own this vehicle and have the address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner within 10 working days of receiving this notice. You have received this letter because government regulations require that a notification is sent to the last known owner of record. Our records indicate that you are the current owner. PLEASE NOTE: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT ANY VEHICLE LESSOR RECEIVING THIS RECALL NOTICE MUST FORWARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE TO THE LESSEE WITHIN TEN DAYS. MAY FOREST RIVER ASSIST YOU FURTHER? If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired, please contact your Forest River Representative listed below: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE 574-327-2707 If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable amount of time or without change, you may write to the following address: For Canadian Owners Please Contact: Head of Recalls Motor Vehicle Safety Investigations Laboratory Transport Canada 80 Noël street, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Z 0A1 Telephone (800) 333-0510 Facsimile (819) 420-4292 Recall ID: 2021-710 For US Owners Please Contact: Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Or you may call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or (TTY: 1-800-424-9153). Or visit www.safercar.gov and search; Recall ID: 21V903 Sincerely, Cherie Schmucker Forest River, Inc. Office Manager Office of Corporate Compliance
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 December 2021 Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B “It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.” –Forest River motorized and towable products are contained in this section- CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5 Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. Forest River – Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a non-compliance exists in certain 2021-2022 Impression Fifth Wheel recreational vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment”. Additionally, this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; Part 108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment”. Forest River is recalling the defect model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your dealership. Forest River apologizes for any inconvenience this action may cause your dealership; however, safety continued satisfaction and our commitment to building great products are of the utmost importance to Forest River. The identified VIN referenced in the attached document(s). The designated Date range of production is 10/12/2020 through 11/15/2021 DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE: The three identification lamps in the center of the vehicles’ rear wall are not on the same height. According to 571.108, Table I-b: “On the rear, at the same height, as close as practicable to the vertical centerline, with lamp centers spaced not less than 6 inches or more than 12 inches apart”. EVALUATION OF RISK: This is a violation of 571.108 Table I-b, “Additional Lamps Required on all Trailers 2032 MM or More in Overall Width”. SERVICE PROCEDURE: Dealership Service Department Service procedures for addressing the recall can be found on Dealer Connect. WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER OF THE REMEDY KIT? F100302085 Prior authorization and pictures are required for the remedy and/or inspection after installation. Pictures of the remedy are a condition of payment in which must be provided with a claim against the repair code(s). DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect UNITED STATES CANADA REPAIR CODE DESCRIPTION ALLOWABLE HOUR(S) 21V903 2021-710 RC-057-05-00-004123 Inspect rear wall lights only .10 HRS 21V903 2021-710 RC-057-09-00-004124 Inspect and perform remedy .42 HRS DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 21V903 CANADA RECALL: 2021-710 FR ID: 83-1441 <<DEALERNAME>> <<ADDRESS>> <<CITY>>, <<ST>> <<ZIP-XXX>> O Integrity O Safety O Quality O Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 2 of 2 HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE 574-327-2707 The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2021-2022 Impression Fifth Wheel in question. The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies for remedy to their 2021-2022 Impression Fifth Wheel listed under this Recall. If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2021-2022 Impression Fifth Wheel, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). If the remedy needs to be performed on an out of warranty 2021-2022 Impression Fifth Wheel in which the VIN falls under as stated in the identified VIN listing, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). Notice: In no manner shall a Forest River Product Owner or Coachmen Product Owner be charged any fee(s) for scheduling, conduction or completion of the recall. Additionally, all dealership(s) that are Forest River and/or Coachmen dealership(s) are Federally Mandated to perform the recall once presented with this recall whether by the Owner or Dealership receipt of this letter, without denial of service to the Owner. Lastly, denial of a remedy for this recall is a Federal Violation punishable by law resulting substantial fines and/or civil penalties. Federal Regulation requires that any lessor receiving this Recall must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If your dealership no longer owns this vehicle, please inform the Warranty Manager of the product listed above of the change of ownership.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-903 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : NOV 19, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-903 Manufacturer Recall No. : 83-1441 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 957 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Forest River Inc. Impression Fifth Wheel Recreational Vehicles Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : When building a prototype model, the plant moved the center identification lamp higher. Then manufacturing implemented this change on all vehicles from that VIN to current. 2021 Impression MPF240RE-83 104 2021 Impression MPF270RK-83 75 2021 Impression MPF280RL-83 67 2021 Impression MPF290VB-83 122 2021 Impression MPF315MB-83154 2021 Impression MPF320FL-83 94 2021 Impression MPF330BH-83 2 2022 Impression MPF240RE-83 49 2022 Impression MPF270RK-83 44 2022 Impression MPF280RL-83 50 2022 Impression MPF290VB-83 57 2022 Impression MPF315MB-8385 2022 Impression MPF320FL-83 53 2022 Impression MPF330BH-83 1 Grand Total 957 Production Dates : OCT 12, 2020 – NOV 15, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-903 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : According to 571.108, Table I-b: “On the rear, at the same height, as close as practicable to the vertical centerline, with lamp centers spaced not less than 6 inches or more than 12 inches apart”. The three identification lamps in the center of the vehicles’ rear wall are not on the same height. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : This is a violation of 571.108 Table I-b, “Additional Lamps Required on all Trailers 2032 MM or More in Overall Width”. Description of the Cause : When building a prototype model, the plant moved the center identification lamp higher. Then manufacturing implemented this change on all vehicles from that VIN to current. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : During a routine inspection performed at Forest River’s PDI Plant, this condition was discovered on November 15, 2021. On November 16, 2021, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance was notified of the non-compliance. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-903 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 On November 19, 2021, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy is not available at this time. An amendment will be filed as soon as the remedy is available. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 296-2084 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Impression Attn: Warranty Manager 57490 CR 3 Elkhart, IN 46517 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : TBD Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The lamps were corrected in production the week of November 15, 2021. The rear window was lowered and the indicator lamps and backup camera were lowered so the indicator lamps are now in a horizontal row. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 29, 2021 – DEC 29, 2021 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 29, 2021 – DEC 29, 2021 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-903 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : JAN 03, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-903 Manufacturer Recall No. : 83-1441 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 957 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Forest River Inc. Impression Fifth Wheel Recreational Vehicles Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : When building a prototype model, the plant moved the center identification lamp higher. Then manufacturing implemented this change on all vehicles from that VIN to current. 2021 Impression MPF240RE-83 104 2021 Impression MPF270RK-83 75 2021 Impression MPF280RL-83 67 2021 Impression MPF290VB-83 122 2021 Impression MPF315MB-83154 2021 Impression MPF320FL-83 94 2021 Impression MPF330BH-83 2 2022 Impression MPF240RE-83 49 2022 Impression MPF270RK-83 44 2022 Impression MPF280RL-83 50 2022 Impression MPF290VB-83 57 2022 Impression MPF315MB-8385 2022 Impression MPF320FL-83 53 2022 Impression MPF330BH-83 1 Grand Total 957 Production Dates : OCT 12, 2020 – NOV 15, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-903 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : According to 571.108, Table I-b: “On the rear, at the same height, as close as practicable to the vertical centerline, with lamp centers spaced not less than 6 inches or more than 12 inches apart”. The three identification lamps in the center of the vehicles’ rear wall are not on the same height. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : This is a violation of 571.108 Table I-b, “Additional Lamps Required on all Trailers 2032 MM or More in Overall Width” This may cause another driver to not be able to see the actual width of the vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : When building a prototype model, the plant moved the center identification lamp higher. Then manufacturing implemented this change on all vehicles from that VIN to current. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Clearance Lamp Component Description : Clearance Lamp Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : During a routine inspection performed at Forest River’s PDI Plant, this condition was discovered on November 15, 2021. On November 16, 2021, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance was notified of the non-compliance. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-903 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 On November 19, 2021, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. 1/3/2022 Amended recall to reflect the safety risk, remedy and component information. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy is not available at this time. An amendment will be filed as soon as the remedy is available. 1/3/2022 – Forest River will provide all parts and labor at no charge to the Consumer or Dealer. The clearance lamp will be moved down to be the same height of the others. A reflector will be installed to cover the exposed hole. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 296-2084 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Impression Attn: Warranty Manager 57490 CR 3 Elkhart, IN 46517 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The Clearance Lamp will now be the proper width across the rear of the vehicle. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The lamps were corrected in production the week of November 15, 2021. The rear window was lowered and the indicator lamps and backup camera were lowered so the indicator lamps are now in a horizontal row. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-903 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 29, 2021 – DEC 29, 2021 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 29, 2021 – DEC 29, 2021 * NR – Not Reported
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