CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.
- Risk
- Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.
What this recall means for you
Certain recreational trailers may have a distribution panel wire connected to the battery without overcurrent protection. The wire is on the wrong side of the breaker, so the circuit is not protected from excessive current.
Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire. Owners of affected trailers should take this recall seriously and arrange a repair as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, referencing recall number 205-1987, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
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