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HighNHTSA·23V558000·Announced 2023-08-07

Forest River Recalls 2023 Pause Travel Trailers Due to Awning Defect

Forest River is recalling 2023 Pause travel trailers because the awning may not be adequately secured, posing a risk of injury or crash if it detaches.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential injury or crash without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Forest River Pause travel trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the awning may not be adequately secured, which can cause the awning to detach.

An awning that detaches increases the risk of injury or crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or crashes associated with this defect.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER PAUSE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
32

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PAUSE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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