01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Forest River Pause recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V558000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- August 7, 2023
- Potential units
- 32campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Forest River Pause travel trailers. The awning may not be adequately secured, which can cause the awning to detach.
Why it matters: An awning that detaches increases the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reinstall the awning brackets on the roof, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2681. Forest River's number for this recall is 426-1662.
Owner notification: August 16, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 23V202000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES
- Report received
- March 24, 2023
- Potential units
- 19campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Pause travel trailers. The brake wire was routed incorrectly through the suspension, which may result in a pinched wire.
Why it matters: A pinched brake wire may cause the brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wire, and rewire or reroute as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2681. Forest River's number for this recall is 426-1615.
Owner notification: April 3, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 23V201000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- March 24, 2023
- Potential units
- 12campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Forest River Pause Travel trailers. The breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired and cause the battery to not charge, resulting in no power to the breakaway switch.
Why it matters: A breakaway switch that does not have power will not activate the trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2681. Forest River's number for this recall is 426-1613.
Owner notification: April 3, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH