Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V202000 Reported March 24, 2023

Brake wire routed incorrectly

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 19 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V202000
Manufacturer Campaign
426-1615
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
19
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 24, 2023
Completion Rate
89.47

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A pinched brake wire may cause the brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V202000 or campaign 426-1615.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V202000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V202000?

NHTSA recall 23V202000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 24, 2023. It addresses: Brake wire routed incorrectly. The recall affects approximately 19 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V202000 or the manufacturer campaign number 426-1615. 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.