NHTSA Recall 24V846000: Solar panel (equipment) and equipment: wiring
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 498 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Aurora ART24RBS.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V846000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 300-1863 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › ACCESSORY GENERATOR › SOLAR PANEL; EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › 120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | November 8, 2024 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V846000
| Make and 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 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.