2023 Forest River Pause Recall: Brake wire was routed incorrectly through the suspension, which may result…
NHTSA campaign 23V202000 · Service Brakes · filed Mar 24, 2023 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A pinched brake wire may cause the brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Pause | 2023 |
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Other campaigns involving Forest River vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V202000 (manufacturer number 426-1615). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.