FOREST RIVER PAUSE Recall: Forest River, Inc. - Braking (Mar 2023)
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE. 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. A pinched brake wire may cause the brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
What you should do
- Read the official announcement before driving. If you notice a change in how the brakes feel, increased pedal travel, or a warning light, stop driving and arrange recovery rather than driving to a dealer. The repair is free.
- 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.
Check your vehicle
Compare the year, make and model on your vehicle against every row below.
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | PAUSE | 2023 |
What happened
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.
Recall facts
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 19
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V202000
- Severity
- High
From the official announcement
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-202
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc.
Submission Date :APR 03, 2023
NHTSA Recall No. :23V-202
Manufacturer Recall No. : 426-1615
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name :Forest River, Inc.
Address :55470 CR 1
P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030
Company phone : 1-800-348-7440
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 19
Estimated percentage with defect :100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 :2023-2023 Forest River Inc. Pause Travel Trailers
Vehicle Type :TRAILERS
Body Style : OTHER
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information :All Puma Pause Travel Trailers, since inception, are potentially affected.
2023 PAUSE PETXC20.2 10
2023 PAUSE PETXC20.3 9
Grand Total 19
Production Dates : DEC 28, 2022
- MAR 07, 2023
VIN Range 1 :Begin :NR End :NRNot sequential
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The brake wire was routed by the component supplier through a pinch-point in
the suspension.
FMVSS 1 :NR
FMVSS 2 :NR
Description of the Safety Risk :If the brake wire becomes pinched in the suspension, it may damage or break
the brake wire. The trailer brakes will not activate which may lead to
property damage, injury and/or death.
Description of the Cause : The brake wire was routed by the component supplier through a pinch-point in
the suspension.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None
Involved Components :
Page 2
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-202
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Component Name 1 :Independent Suspension Axles
Component Description :Independent Suspension Axles Front
Component Part Number : IAS22-007F
Component…
Common questions
Which vehicles are affected?
- 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE
19 vehicles are affected.
What is the danger?
A pinched brake wire may cause the brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should I 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.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official NHTSA recall announcement, or browse all current vehicle recalls.