Recall 24V846 covers 498 2024-2025 Catalina travel trailers for solar panel wiring that can short and overheat. Repair is free at any franchised Catalina dealer.
Catalina is recalling 498 2024-2025 travel trailers, including CAT293QBCKLE-300 and ART28BHS-300 models, because incorrectly wired solar panel wiring can short and overheat. Overheated wiring can melt and increase the risk of a fire, and Catalina dealers will repair the wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 12V wiring in these 2024-2025 Catalina travel trailers connects the solar panel to the solar controller. The panel collects charging power, and the controller manages that power before it reaches the trailer's battery and 12V electrical system. The system depends on the wiring being connected in the correct order.
On affected trailers, a manufacturing error left the solar panel wiring connected inconsistently at the plant. Incorrect wiring creates a path for a short circuit. When that happens, the wiring can overheat instead of carrying current normally through the solar charging system.
The warning sign is that the solar charging system does not work. If the battery is not charging from the solar panel, or the solar controller shows no normal charging activity, that is the symptom owners are expected to notice before the wiring problem is found.
Who's affected?
Spans Catalina and Aurora trailer models across the 2024 and 2025 model years, all tied to the solar panel and trailer electrical wiring.
| 2024 Catalina CAT293QBCKLE-300 | Solar panel |
|---|---|
| 2024 Catalina CAT293QBCKLE-300 | wiring |
| 2024 Aurora ART28BHS-300 | Solar panel |
| 2024 Aurora ART28BHS-300 | wiring |
| 2025 Catalina CAT293QBCKLE-300 | Solar panel |
| 2025 Catalina CAT293QBCKLE-300 | wiring |
| 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE | Solar panel |
| 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE | wiring |
| 2025 Catalina CAT283EPIC-300 | Solar panel |
| 2025 Catalina CAT283EPIC-300 | wiring |
| 2024 Catalina CAT283EPIC-300 | Solar panel |
| 2024 Catalina CAT283EPIC-300 | wiring |
| 2025 Catalina CAT263BHSCKLE-300 | Solar panel |
| 2025 Catalina CAT263BHSCKLE-300 | wiring |
| 2024 Catalina CAT263BHSCKLE-300 | Solar panel |
| 2024 Catalina CAT263BHSCKLE-300 | wiring |
| 2025 Catalina CAT26TH-300 | Solar panel |
| 2025 Catalina CAT26TH-300 | wiring |
| 2025 Aurora ART24RBS | Solar panel |
| 2025 Aurora ART24RBS | wiring |
| 2025 Aurora ART26ATH-300 | Solar panel |
| 2025 Aurora ART26ATH-300 | wiring |
| 2025 Aurora ART28BHS-300 | Solar panel |
| 2025 Aurora ART28BHS-300 | wiring |
| Units affected | 498 |
| 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 wiring can melt and increase the risk of a fire. A solar charging system that stops working is the warning sign listed for this recall. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair and avoid using the solar charging system until the dealer rewires it. Repair is free at any franchised Catalina dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Catalina or Aurora travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Catalina dealer to schedule the free solar-panel rewiring that prevents the wiring from shorting and overheating.
- Bring the recall notice if Catalina mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V846 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether to avoid using the solar charging system until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Catalina technician rewires the solar panel to the solar controller so the wiring follows the recall procedure. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. If you already paid for a repair within this same defect, the vehicle still needs the recall inspection or repair so Catalina can confirm the correct parts and procedure were used. Forest River's reimbursement instructions say to send the service invoice to the Catalina & Aurora Forest River warranty manager address listed in the recall notice for refund review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 8, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 15, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 18, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| December 18, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 18, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V846?
Recall 24V846 covers 498 2024-2025 Catalina travel trailers with solar panel wiring that was wired incorrectly. The wiring can short, overheat, and melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Catalina dealers will rewire the solar panel to the solar controller for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Catalina travel trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 24V846. If it is, contact a franchised Catalina dealer to schedule the solar panel wiring repair. Reference Forest River recall number 300-1863 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 24V846, Catalina dealers will rewire the solar panel to the solar controller free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The solar panel wiring can short and overheat, and overheated wiring can melt. If your VIN is included, schedule the free wiring repair before using the solar charging system again.
When were owners notified about recall 24V846?
Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call Catalina customer service at 1-574-825-4995 with recall number 300-1863.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V846000 |
|---|---|
| Catalina customer service | 1-574-825-4995 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V846 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V846000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (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 →