CATALINA CAT263BHSCKLE-300 2024: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V846000

Make Model Year
CATALINA CAT263BHSCKLE-300 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-11-15 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 were mailed November 15, 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.