2024–2025 Aurora ART24RBS, Aurora ART26ATH-300, Aurora ART28BHS-300 +more: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 24V846000 · 498 units potentially affected · filed Nov 8, 2024
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V846000
- Manufacturer no.
- 300-1863
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Units affected
- 498
- Report received
- Nov 8, 2024
- Owner letters
- Nov 15, 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
- 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