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Coachmen Catalina Recall 24V254: Wiring Can Overheat and Cause Fire in Travel Trailers

NHTSA campaign 24V254, reported April 5, 2024, 1,552 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2024 travel trailers have a distribution panel wire routed improperly, so it may not be protected from the battery. This unprotected wire increases the risk of a fire.

The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will reroute the distribution panel wire to the breaker side of the mini breaker. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. If you own an affected trailer, contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V254Forest River, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Aurora and Coachmen Catalina Travel Trailers. Improper routing may leave the distribution panel wire unprotected from the battery.
Risk
An unprotected wire increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the distribution panel wire to the breaker side of the mini breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1757.
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 www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Catalina2024
Forest River Aurora2024