Solar panel wiring may melt and cause fire
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
Overheated wiring can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 24V846000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 24V846000?
NHTSA recall 24V846000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on November 8, 2024. It addresses: Solar panel wiring may melt and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 498 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V846000 or the manufacturer campaign number 300-1863. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.