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Forest River, Inc.: 2023 Pause Travel Trailers Recalled for Improperly Wired Breakaway Switch

Agency Publication Date: March 24, 2023
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 12 units of the 2023 Forest River Pause Travel trailers because the breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired. This wiring error can prevent the trailer's battery from charging, which leaves the breakaway switch without power. If the trailer becomes detached from the towing vehicle while in motion, the emergency brakes will not activate without this power.

Risk

A breakaway switch without power will fail to engage the trailer's brakes if it disconnects from the tow vehicle, significantly increasing the risk of a high-speed crash or property damage. No injuries have been reported, but the defect directly compromises a critical safety backup system.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you own a 2023 Forest River Pause Travel trailer; this recall specifically affects 12 units identified under Forest River's internal recall number 426-1613.
  2. Contact a Forest River dealer to schedule a free repair; dealers will inspect and rewire the breakaway switch at no cost to you.
  3. If you have questions, contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2681 and reference recall number 426-1613.
  4. For additional information or to check your VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free wiring repair of the breakaway switch

How to: Contact a Forest River dealer to have the breakaway switch rewired free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Forest River Pause Travel Trailer

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V201000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 12 vehicles(12% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: April 3, 2023
Notes: 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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 426-1613
Agency Last Updated: March 8, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response