Recall 23V558 affects 32 2023 Forest River Pause travel trailers because an unsecured awning can detach. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 32 2023 Pause travel trailers because the awning is not adequately secured and can detach. A detached awning increases the risk of injury or a crash, and Forest River dealers will secure the awning free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The awning mounting bracket on the 2023 Forest River Pause travel trailer is the hardware that holds the exterior awning to the trailer body. The awning is supposed to stay secured while it is stowed, opened, and exposed to normal movement around the entry door.
On affected Pause trailers, the awning was not attached with enough support. Forest River traced the concern to the awning installation, after reports that the awning leg was contacting the vehicle entry door. That contact points to the awning beginning to sag. If the bracket does not hold the awning firmly, the awning can lean downward and detach from the trailer.
Owners can watch for the entry door's top corner touching the awning fabric when the door opens or closes. A downward lean in the awning is also a warning sign that the mounting support is not holding as intended.
Who's affected?
The awning mounting bracket is tied to both recreational vehicle equipment and body structure in the recall filing.
| 2023 Forest River Pause | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2023 Forest River Pause | body structure |
| Units affected | 32 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
Year and model alone do not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A detached awning increases the risk of injury or crash. Watch for the entry door contacting the awning fabric or the awning starting to lean downward. If you see either sign, stop using the awning and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Forest River Pause is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free awning-bracket reinstall that secures the awning to the roof.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 23V558 when you call.
- Inspect the awning area before towing the trailer, and stop using the trailer if the awning looks loose or shifts.
- Call Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2681 with questions about recall number 23V558.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician reinstalls the awning brackets on the roof so the awning is secured with the correct parts and procedure. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. If you already paid for an awning bracket repair tied to this defect, Forest River's refund plan allows review of that expense. Submit the service invoice to Forest River's warranty manager for the reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 7, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 16, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 13, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| September 13, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 13, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V558?
Recall 23V558 covers 32 2023 Forest River Pause travel trailers with awning brackets that were not adequately secured. The awning can detach, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Forest River dealers will reinstall the awning brackets on the roof for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Forest River Pause is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 23V558. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the awning bracket repair. Reference Forest River recall number 426-1662 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 23V558, Forest River dealers will reinstall the awning brackets on the roof free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the awning can detach from the trailer. An awning that separates while the trailer is in use or on the road increases the risk of injury or crash. The fix is to have the dealer reinstall the roof awning brackets.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on August 16, 2023. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2681 or a franchised Forest River dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V558000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-327-2681 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V558 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V558000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →