CATALINA CAT243RBSLE 2025: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V846000

Make Model Year
CATALINA CAT243RBSLE 2025
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-11-08 2024-11-08

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 300-1863

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 498

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2024-2025 Catalina and Aurora travel trailers. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The solar panel wiring may be incorrectly wired, causing the wiring to short and overheat.

Consequence

Overheated wiring can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will rewire the solar panel to the solar controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 300-1863.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153' or go to nhtsa.gov.