2023-2026 Forest River Pause recall: Solar Panel Wiring May Be Loose
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 20, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Pause travel trailers. The incorrect connector was used to secure the 12 volt solar panel wires.
- The risk
A loose wire may increase the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
215 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2026 Forest River Pause.
- Compared with
Forest River, Inc. has 30 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 36 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
465 earlier NHTSA recalls by Forest River, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 19, 2026 2026-2027 Forest River Campsite Reserve recall: Backer Material May Be Insufficient to Secure Refrigerator In Place
- Oct. 16, 2026 2026-2027 Forest River Cedar Creek recall: Slide Switch May Be Missing Overcurrent Protection
- Oct. 5, 2026 2027 Forest River Surveyor recall: Exterior Outlet May Lack GFCI Protection
- Oct. 5, 2026 2026-2027 Forest River Forester, 2026-2027 Forest River Solera, 2026-2027 Forest River Sunseeker recall: Incorrect Tire Inflation on Federal Placard
- Sept. 23, 2026 2026-2027 Dynamax Isata recall: Misaligned Bunk Mat may be Unsupported
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Forest River Pause 2023-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V686000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 215 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 426-2107 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record