Recall 24V350 covers 13 2024 Catalina ACAT18RDL and AART18RD travel trailers because furnace heat can overheat flooring. Repair is free at any franchised Catalina dealer.
Catalina is recalling 13 2024 ACAT18RDL and AART18RD travel trailers because the furnace installation sits directly over vinyl linoleum flooring. The flooring can overheat and increase the risk of a fire, and Catalina dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The furnace in the 2024 Catalina ACAT18RDL and AART18RD travel trailers is the LP gas heater that warms the living space. It burns fuel inside the furnace cabinet and moves heat through the trailer, so the appliance needs a heat-safe base under it.
For NHTSA campaign 24V350, the furnace was installed directly over vinyl linoleum instead of being set on the wood floor below it. The vinyl should have been cut away with a template before installation. Because that step was missed, heat from the furnace can build against the floor covering and overheat the vinyl.
A person near the trailer can smell smoke, hear the smoke alarm, or notice the scent of melting vinyl and unusual heat near the furnace area. Those are the warning signs tied to this defect.
Who's affected?
Covers two trailer model lines, both tied to the same furnace component.
| 2024 Catalina ACAT18RDL | Furnace |
|---|---|
| 2024 Aurora AART18RD | Furnace |
| Units affected | 13 |
| 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?
Overheated vinyl linoleum flooring increases the risk of a fire. Smoke smell, a smoke alarm, melting vinyl odor, or unusual heat near the flooring are warning signs. If your VIN is included, call the dealer and keep the furnace off until the repair is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Catalina dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Catalina ACAT18RDL or AART18RD travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Catalina dealer to schedule the free furnace floor-panel installation that separates the furnace from the vinyl linoleum.
- Reference recall number 24V350 and Catalina recall 205-1778 when you call the dealer.
- Avoid using the furnace until the dealer installs the panel and completes the repair.
- Call Catalina customer service at 1-574-825-4995 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Catalina technician installs a protective panel between the furnace and the vinyl linoleum floor so the furnace is separated from the flooring. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. The source says the affected trailers were still in dealer inventory, so owner letters were not mailed. If you already paid out of pocket for a furnace or flooring repair tied to this issue, the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Contact customer service with proof of the repair and payment.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 17, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 26, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| June 26, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 26, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V350?
Recall 24V350 covers 13 2024 Catalina ACAT18RDL and Aurora AART18RD travel trailers with a furnace installed directly over vinyl linoleum flooring. The floor can overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will install a panel between the furnace and linoleum for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Catalina ACAT18RDL or Aurora AART18RD is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific travel trailer is included in recall 24V350. If it is, contact a dealer to arrange the furnace panel installation. Reference recall number 24V350 and Forest River recall number 205-1778 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The manufacturer says dealers will install the panel between the furnace and the linoleum free of charge. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be performed at no cost for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk in recall 24V350?
The safety risk is fire. In the affected trailers, the furnace was installed directly on top of vinyl linoleum flooring, which can overheat during furnace operation. The dealer repair adds a panel between the furnace and the floor to reduce that risk.
Will owners get a recall letter for recall 24V350?
No owner notification letters will be mailed because all affected trailers were still in dealer inventory. If you are checking a trailer before purchase or after a recent sale, use the VIN to confirm whether recall 24V350 applies before the trailer is used.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V350000 |
|---|---|
| Catalina customer service | 1-574-825-4995 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V350 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V350000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →