Forest River Recalls Pause and OG Luxury Coach Vehicles
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Forest River is recalling 276 units of 2026-2027 Pause travel trailers and OG Luxury Coach RVs due to a fire risk from overheating fan circuit boards.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026-2027 Pause travel trailers and OG Luxury Coach recreational vehicles equipped with MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 2026-2027 Forest River Pause and OG Luxury Coach models, totaling 276 units. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V477000. Forest River's recall number is 51-2077.
What You Should Do
Dealers will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in July 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167.
Why This Matters
An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V477000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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