- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2027 Pause travel trailers. The fireplace installed may have incorrect clearance from the cabinet.
- The risk
- Incorrect fireplace clearance increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a spacer for proper clearance between the fireplace and cabinet, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-535-2748. Forest River's number for this recall is 426-2113.
Vehicle safety record
2027 Forest River Pause Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2027 Forest River Pause have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2026 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Pause year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2027 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 2026-2027 Pause travel trailers, and OG Luxury Coach recreational vehicles, equipped with certain MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat.
- The risk
- An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2077.
What owners say
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All Pause yearsQuestions about the 2027 Forest River Pause
Does the 2027 Forest River Pause have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2027 Forest River Pause: recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2026); electrical system (July 2026). 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 2027 Forest River Pause had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2027 Forest River Pause a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2027 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