2023 Forest River Pause recalls and problems

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

How the 2023 compares

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4recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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4 recalls

Electrical System

Oct 20, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V686000 · 215 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.

Remedy

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.

Equipment

Aug 7, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V558000 · 32 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Equipment

Mar 24, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V202000 · 19 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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

Mar 24, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V201000 · 12 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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 text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2023 vs. other Forest River Pause years

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Questions

Does the 2023 Forest River Pause have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering the 2023 Forest River Pause, the latest from Oct 20, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Forest River Pause?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Forest River Pause.