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2023 Forest River Pause problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
7

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Recalls 4

Equipment: electrical: accessory generator: solar panelReported October 20, 2026 · 215 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 26V686000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported August 7, 2023 · 32 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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.

Recall number 23V558000 · Recall details

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlReported March 24, 2023 · 12 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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.

Recall number 23V201000 · Recall details

Service brakesReported March 24, 2023 · 19 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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
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.

Recall number 23V202000 · Recall details

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