Recall 25V212 affects 69 2025 Coachmen Remote and Apex travel trailers for solar-panel wiring that can melt. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 69 2025 Remote and Apex travel trailers because solar panel wiring can be connected incorrectly to the battery and melt. Melted wiring can create an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire, and Coachmen dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The solar panel wiring on the 2025 Coachmen Remote and Apex travel trailers is supposed to carry charging current from the roof solar panel system through the controller and to the battery. The controller regulates that charge so the battery receives usable power without overheating the wiring.
On affected trailers, the wiring from the solar controller to the battery was installed inconsistently at the plant. When wiring is connected incorrectly, current can move through a circuit the system was not designed to handle. That can overheat the solar panel wiring and cause the wiring insulation to melt.
The owner warning sign is a solar charging system that does not work. If the battery is not receiving a charge from the solar system, or if the solar equipment appears dead, treat that as the sign named in recall 25V212 and have a Coachmen dealer inspect the wiring.
Who's affected?
Both Remote and Apex are listed under wiring and solar-panel components, so owners should use the VIN rather than the model name alone.
| 2025 Coachmen Remote | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2025 Coachmen Apex | Solar panel |
| 2025 Coachmen Apex | wiring |
| 2025 Coachmen Remote | Solar panel |
| Units affected | 69 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Coachmen Remote or Apex trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Melted wiring can create an electrical short and raise the risk of a fire. If the solar charging system stops working, treat it as a warning sign and schedule the inspection soon. Keep using the vehicle cautiously until the dealer inspects and rewires the solar panel as needed. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Coachmen Remote or Apex is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free solar-panel wiring inspection and rewiring that fixes wiring routed incorrectly to the battery.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V212 when you call.
- Ask the dealer how to handle the trailer before the appointment if you notice melted wiring, heat damage, or an electrical smell.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician inspects the solar panel wiring and rewires it when the wiring is not connected correctly to the battery. The inspection, repair, parts, and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid for a repair within this defect scope, Forest River offers refund review for prior paid repairs. Submit the service invoice to Coachmen Apex/Remote at the address listed in the recall notice, and still have the recall inspection completed so the dealer confirms the correct repair was used.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 4, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 14, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| May 14, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 14, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V212?
Recall 25V212 covers 69 2025 Coachmen Remote and Apex travel trailers with solar panel wiring that was connected incorrectly to the battery. The wiring can melt, create an electrical short, and raise fire risk. Coachmen dealers will inspect and rewire the solar panel for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Coachmen Remote or Apex is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 25V212. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the solar panel wiring inspection and rewiring. Reference Forest River recall number 224-1912 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. For recall 25V212, Coachmen dealers will inspect the solar panel wiring and rewire it as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from melted solar panel wiring. The recall filing says incorrectly wired solar panel wiring can melt, create an electrical short, and increase fire risk. The repair path is to have a Coachmen dealer inspect and rewire the solar panel for free.
When were owners notified about recall 25V212?
Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. If you own a 2025 Coachmen Remote or Apex and never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific travel trailer is included, then call a Coachmen dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V212000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-574-825-8205 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V212 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V212000 |
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)
- Download Misc. Document (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 →