Equipment: electrical: accessory generator: solar panel
- Component
- Equipment: electrical: accessory generator: solar panel
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 498
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-11-08
- Owners notified
- 2024-11-15
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
Overheated wiring can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.