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Forest River recall 83-1658

Forest River calls it 83-1658. NHTSA filed it as campaign 23V503000 on Jul 21, 2023: equipment on the 2023 Forest River Impression, 12 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
23V5030002023 Forest River ImpressionEquipmentJul 21, 202312critical
Problem Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Impression fifth wheels vehicles. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to LP gas line. Risk A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire. Fix Dealers will install a 90-degree fitting on the griddle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2707. Forest River's number for this recall is 83-1658.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 23V503000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 83-1658 is the number Forest River assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 23V503000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 83-1658 the same recall as 23V503000?

Yes. 83-1658 is Forest River’s own number for it; 23V503000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 83-1658 cover?

2023 Forest River Impression, 12 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 83-1658 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.