NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025 Aurora ART24RBS and 7 more recall: Solar Panel Wiring May Melt and Cause Fire
- Recall number
- 24V846000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Equipment
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 498
- Hazard tags
- Fire
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Equipment
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora | ART24RBS | 2025 |
| Aurora | ART26ATH-300 | 2025 |
| Aurora | ART28BHS-300 | 2024–2025 |
| Catalina | CAT243RBSLE | 2025 |
| Catalina | CAT263BHSCKLE-300 | 2024–2025 |
| Catalina | CAT26TH-300 | 2025 |
| Catalina | CAT283EPIC-300 | 2024–2025 |
| Catalina | CAT293QBCKLE-300 | 2024–2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
300-1863
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 24V846000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.