Recall 24V746 affects 26 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE travel trailers for an incorrect GAWR placard label. Repair is free at any franchised Catalina dealer.
Catalina is recalling 26 2025 CAT243RBSLE travel trailers because the Federal Placard label lists the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating. Using that label can lead an owner to overload the trailer and increase crash risk; the Catalina dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on the 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE travel trailer is the weight and tire label mounted on the trailer. It tells an owner, dealer, or service shop the Gross Axle Weight Rating, the maximum load the axle is rated to carry. That number matters when the trailer is loaded for travel.
On affected trailers, the placard lists the axle at 4400 lbs. GAWR. The correct axle rating is 3500 lbs. GAWR. The trailer itself is not described as having the wrong axle in campaign 24V746; the defect is the printed rating on the label. Forest River traced the issue to an engineering error after the model moved to a new manufacturing plant.
Owners will not feel, hear, or see a mechanical change from this label error. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 26 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect label can cause an owner to load the trailer beyond its intended rating, increasing crash risk. Until the corrected label is installed, keep cargo weight conservative and avoid loading near the listed limit. Repair is free at any franchised Catalina dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Catalina dealer to schedule the free corrected-label installation that fixes the incorrect GAWR placard.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 24V746 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer based only on the incorrect GAWR label until the corrected labels are installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Catalina technician installs corrected Federal Placard labels with the proper Gross Axle Weight Rating information. The label replacement and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid for a repair within the scope of this defect, Catalina's recall instructions say the trailer still needs to be inspected or repaired so the correct parts and procedures are confirmed. To request a refund for a covered prior repair, submit the service invoice to Catalina Forest River's warranty manager.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 4, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 4, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 13, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| November 13, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 13, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V746?
Recall 24V746 covers 26 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE travel trailers with a Federal Placard label that lists the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating. Using that label can lead to overloading the trailer, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install corrected labels for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 24V746. If it is, contact a franchised Catalina dealer to schedule the corrected label installation. Reference recall 24V746 and Forest River recall number 300-1847 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and the remedy for this recall is a corrected label installed by the dealer free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintentional overloading. The placard lists an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating, so an owner using that label can load the trailer beyond the intended axle limit. That increases crash risk. The fix is the free corrected label from a franchised Catalina dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 24V746?
Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE is included, then call a franchised Catalina dealer for the free label replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V746000 |
|---|---|
| Catalina customer service | 1-574-825-4995 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V746 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V746000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →