The worst 2023 Forest River Pause problems
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Recalls 4
Equipment: electrical: accessory generator: solar panel
- 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/trailer
- 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 control
- 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 brakes
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Forest River Pause 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold...
- Forest River is providing this document to inform you of the proper operation and intended use of the...
- The DC to DC charger cycles ON/OFF due to the voltage drop occurring between the tow vehicle and trailer
- This document is to guide operators on how to install the table legs onto the back of the dinning table...
- Helpful documents that customer service representatives might send to dealers and/or owners of the MY 2023...
- According to a Furrion TSB "TB-220919": Irregular cooling performance has been reported on the identified...
- A 10AMP fuse may have been installed for over-current protection whereas a 30AMP fuse should have been...
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Is the 2023 Forest River Pause reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2023 Forest River Pause have?
4 recalls, covering equipment, electrical system and service brakes.
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