NHTSA Recall 23V201000: Integrated trailer brake control (electrical system) and recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 2023 Forest River Pause.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V201000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 426-1613 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | March 24, 2023 |
| Owner notification | April 3, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V201000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Pause | 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.