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2023 Forest River Pause problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2023 Forest River Pause — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other Pause years?

Pause NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Pause NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2023 Forest River Pause have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V558000OtherAugust 7, 2023 · 32 units

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.

Consequence

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.

23V201000Electrical SystemMarch 24, 2023 · 12 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

23V202000BrakesMarch 24, 2023 · 19 units

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.

Consequence

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.

2023 Forest River Pause — common questions

Is the 2023 Forest River Pause reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Forest River Pause have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 Forest River Pause. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.