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Forest River Pause Recall 23V558: Awning May Detach From Travel Trailer, Posing Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 23V558, reported August 7, 2023, 32 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2023 travel trailers may have an awning that is not adequately secured to the roof. If the awning is not properly attached, it can detach while the vehicle is in use, which increases the risk of injury or a crash.

An awning that comes loose can strike people or other vehicles or cause the driver to lose control. Owners of affected trailers should take this recall seriously and arrange for the repair as soon as possible.

Dealers will reinstall the awning brackets on the roof at no charge. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2681 and refer to recall number 426-1662. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2023. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V558Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE:BODY
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Pause2023