NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Forest River Pause Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2023 Forest River Pause has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Forest River Pause. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #23V558000Reported August 7, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An awning that detaches increases the risk of injury or crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
NHTSA #23V201000Reported March 24, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 12 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A breakaway switch that does not have power will not activate the trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES
NHTSA #23V202000Reported March 24, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 19 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A pinched brake wire may cause the brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Other Forest River Pause model years
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