NHTSA campaign 26V686000 · Part 573 safety recall report

Forest River, Inc.: Electrical System › Wiring

Forest River, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Oct 20, 2026 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 215. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.

The defect

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.

The remedy

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.

4 model years covered

Newest first

What this page is, and what to do next

A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.

This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 26V686000.

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