2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE
The 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, STRUCTURE:BODY, SERVICE BRAKES. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE, potentially affecting up to 164 vehicles.
Recall 23V558000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 32 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 23V558000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 32 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 23V202000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 19 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 23V202000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 19 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 23V202000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 19 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 23V202000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 19 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 23V201000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
| 12 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 23V201000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 12 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE.
Safety Rating for the 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE
Forest River, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4261725 — STRUCTURE
This document is to guide operators on how to install the table legs onto the back of the dinning table that fits and is more comfortable for the operators.
4261718 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Helpful documents that customer service representatives might send to dealers and/or owners of the MY 2023 & 2024 Pause Trailer.
4261718 — SUSPENSION: ADJUSTMENT:AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC
Helpful documents that customer service representatives might send to dealers and/or owners of the MY 2023 & 2024 Pause Trailer.
4261634 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A 10AMP fuse may have been installed for over-current protection whereas a 30AMP fuse should have been installed, causing the solar panels to fail charging the battery bank.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER PAUSE
- 2023 FOREST RIVER PAUSE (current)
- 2024 FOREST RIVER PAUSE — 0 complaints
- 2025 FOREST RIVER PAUSE — 0 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints