2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 24V746000 · 26 units potentially affected · filed Oct 4, 2024
What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE travel trailers. The Federal Placard label states an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Why it matters
Referencing an incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 300-1847.
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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V746000
- Manufacturer no.
- 300-1847
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Units affected
- 26
- Report received
- Oct 4, 2024
- Owner letters
- Oct 4, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Catalina CAT243RBSLE 2025