Improperly wired breakaway switch
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
A breakaway switch that does not have power will not activate the trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Electrical System.
FAQ: Recall 23V201000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V201000?
NHTSA recall 23V201000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 24, 2023. It addresses: Improperly wired breakaway switch. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V201000 or the manufacturer campaign number 426-1613. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.