Recall 24V254 covers 1,552 2024 Forest River Aurora and Catalina travel trailers for an unprotected wire. Repair is free at any Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 1,552 2024 Aurora and Catalina travel trailers because improper routing can leave the distribution panel wire unprotected from the battery. An unprotected wire increases the risk of a fire, and Forest River dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wiring on the 2024 Forest River Aurora and Catalina travel trailers carries battery power to the distribution panel. The distribution panel feeds electrical circuits inside the trailer, and the mini-breaker is the protective point that limits current before wiring is damaged by an electrical fault.
On affected trailers, the charge line from the battery to the distribution panel was routed on the unprotected side of the mini-breaker. That leaves the wire connected to battery power without the intended breaker protection. Forest River traced the issue to a manufacturing error, and the corrected setup routes the wire to the protected breaker side.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to see a light, sound, or handling change before this wiring problem matters. If the wire is inspected, the key issue is where it connects: it belongs on the protected breaker side.
Who's affected?
Covers Aurora and Catalina trailers under the same wiring component.
| 2024 Forest River Aurora | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2024 Coachmen Catalina | wiring |
| Units affected | 1,552 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unprotected distribution panel wire raises the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so treat this as a repair to schedule soon rather than waiting for symptoms. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2024 Forest River Aurora or Coachmen Catalina travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free wiring repair that reroutes the distribution panel wire so it is protected from the battery.
- Bring the owner notice if you received one, and reference recall number 24V254 and Forest River recall 203-1757 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether the trailer needs any use restrictions before the appointment, because the unprotected wire increases fire risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician reroutes the distribution panel wire to the breaker side of the mini breaker so the wire is protected from the battery. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. If you already paid for a repair within the scope of this defect, the vehicle still needs the recall inspection or repair to confirm the correct parts and procedure were used. For a refund request, submit the service invoice to Forest River's warranty manager.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 5, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 26, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 15, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| May 15, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 15, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V254?
Recall 24V254 covers 1,552 2024 Forest River Aurora and Coachmen Catalina travel trailers with a distribution panel wire routed in a way that leaves it unprotected from the battery. An unprotected wire increases fire risk. Forest River dealers will reroute the wire for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Forest River Aurora or Coachmen Catalina is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 24V254. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the wire rerouting. Reference recall number 24V254 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall repair at no cost. Forest River dealers will reroute the distribution panel wire to the breaker side of the mini breaker for free.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The distribution panel wire can be left unprotected from the battery, and an unprotected wire increases fire risk. If your VIN is included, have a Forest River dealer complete the free wire rerouting before continued use.
When did Forest River notify owners?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on April 26, 2024. If you bought the travel trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your Aurora or Catalina is included, then call a Forest River dealer with recall number 24V254.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V254000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-825-4995 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V254 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V254000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
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