An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Forest River is recalling certain 2026 and 2027 Pause travel trailers equipped with specific MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans because the printed circuit board may overheat. This defect creates a risk of fire while the fan is operating. Dealers will inspect and replace the faulty board free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1702940-forest-river-pause-2026-recall-electrical-system.
“Forest River Pause Recall: Overheated Fan Circuit Board Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 24, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1702940-forest-river-pause-2026-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall #26V477000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V477000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on July 23, 2026, that Forest River is recalling certain Pause travel trailers due to a fire risk from an overheated printed circuit board. Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167.
How to tell if you have it
Forest River Pause, 2026-2027
Forest River OG Luxury Coach, 2026-2027
What to do
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.
The hazard
An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire. The printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Forest River, Inc. has 414 other recalls on record since 2009-09-30. Other recent recalls of similar products include Forest River Pause Trailer Recall (2026-10-20), Forest River Campsite Reserve Recall (2026-10-19), and Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer Recall (2026-10-16). Other recent recalls of similar products include Tiffin 2026 Open Trail Recall (2026-06-29), Grand Design 2026-2027 Lineage RVs (2026-07-10), and Kibbi 2026 Renegade Classic Recalls (2026-09-05).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2026-2027 Forest River Pause travel trailer equipped with certain MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2026.
Brand
Forest River
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer Or Service Center
Dealers will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary at no cost to you.
Call Forest River Customer Service
You may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167 for assistance, referencing recall number 51-2077.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 26 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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