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Forest River Pause Travel Trailers

Pause travel trailers have loose solar panel wiring that may increase the risk of a fire.

What happened

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2026 Pause travel trailers because the incorrect connector was used to secure the 12 volt solar panel wires, and a loose wire may increase the risk of a fire. The recall affects 215 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on October 20, 2026. Dealers will install a new connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026.

What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will install a new connector, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. You may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-535-2748. Forest River's number for this recall is 426-2107.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will install a new connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-535-2748. Forest River's number for this recall is 426-2107.

Is your Forest River affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Pause, model years 2023 to 2026

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign
26V686000
Vehicles affected
215
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
426-2107
Manufacturer phone
1-574-535-2748

All recalls from Forest River, Inc.

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 23, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)