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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2023 Forest River Pause travel trailers have a brake wire that was routed incorrectly through the suspension. Over time, the wire can become pinched, which may cause the trailer's brakes to fail.
Brake failure on a travel trailer raises the risk of a crash, especially when towing or stopping on grades. If you own a 2023 Pause travel trailer, check whether it is included in this recall, and stop towing it until the wiring has been inspected if you have concerns.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will inspect the brake wire and rewire or reroute it as needed. Owners who received notification letters mailed April 3, 2023 can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2681 and reference recall number 426-1615. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Pause | 2023 |
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