Recall 24V846000: 2025 Aurora ART24RBS, 2025 Aurora ART26ATH-300, 2024–2025 Aurora ART28BHS-300 +5 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Nov 8, 2024
Vehicles affected
498
Models
8
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2025 Aurora ART24RBS
  • 2025 Aurora ART26ATH-300
  • 2024 Aurora ART28BHS-300
  • 2025 Aurora ART28BHS-300
  • 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE
  • 2024 Catalina CAT263BHSCKLE-300
  • 2025 Catalina CAT263BHSCKLE-300
  • 2025 Catalina CAT26TH-300
  • 2024 Catalina CAT283EPIC-300
  • 2025 Catalina CAT283EPIC-300
  • 2024 Catalina CAT293QBCKLE-300
  • 2025 Catalina CAT293QBCKLE-300

Details

NHTSA campaign
24V846000
Manufacturer campaign
300-1863
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Owner letters
Nov 15, 2024
Components
Equipment:electrical:accessory generator:solar panel (Other / Unknown); Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:120/240 vac electrical system:wiring (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology