2023 Forest River Pause Recall: Awning may not be adequately secured, which can cause the awning to detach
NHTSA campaign 23V558000 · Equipment · filed Aug 7, 2023 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
An awning that detaches increases the risk of injury or crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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 23V558000 (manufacturer number 426-1662). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.