- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2025 Forest River Pause Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2025 Forest River Pause have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2026 for the solar panel.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Pause year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2025 Forest River Pause recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
- The risk
- Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.
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Forest River Pause: every year compared
All Pause years2025 Forest River Pause vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forest River Pause | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2025 Forest River Georgetown | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2025 Forest River Cedar Creek | 2 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2025 Forest River Forester | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2025 Forest River Cherokee | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2025 Forest River Aurora | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2025 Forest River Impression | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2025 Forest River Pause
Does the 2025 Forest River Pause have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Forest River Pause: solar panel (October 2026); step / ladder (April 2025). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2025 Forest River Pause had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2025 Forest River Pause a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Forest River Pause year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2025 Forest River Pause has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data