Model year record

2023 Forest River Pause recalls & problems

The 2023 Forest River Pause has 4 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints0filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemOct 20, 2026

Wiring

Recall 26V686000215 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Pause travel trailers. The incorrect connector was used to secure the 12 volt solar panel wires.
Risk: A loose wire may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a new connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-535-2748. Forest River's number for this recall is 426-2107.

Components: Electrical system › Wiring; Equipment › Electrical › Accessory generator › Solar panel

EquipmentAug 7, 2023

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 23V55800032 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: An awning that detaches increases the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: 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.

Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Structure › Body

Electrical systemMar 24, 2023

Integrated trailer brake control

Recall 23V20100012 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: A breakaway switch that does not have power will not activate the trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.

Components: Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control; Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Service brakesMar 24, 2023

Service brakes

Recall 23V20200019 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: A pinched brake wire may cause the brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.

Components: Service brakes; Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.