Recall 24V-280: 2024 Coachmen Catalina, 2024 Forest River Aurora

Forest River, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 19, 2024, covering about 148 vehicles.

NHTSA number
24V-280
Report date
Apr 19, 2024
Vehicles affected
148
Owners notified
May 1, 2024

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Catalina BCAT154RDX and Forest River Aurora BART15RDX travel trailers. The panel that isolates the cooktop from the furnace was not properly sealed during manufacturing, which could result in an inverted cooktop flame.

The risk

A inverted cooktop flame increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1766.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerForest River, Inc.
ComponentEquipment › Appliance › Oven/Stove/Cooktop
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number24V280000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Coachmen Catalina2024All years
Forest River Aurora2024All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V-280?

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Catalina BCAT154RDX and Forest River Aurora BART15RDX travel trailers. The panel that isolates the cooktop from the furnace was not properly sealed during manufacturing, which could result in an inverted cooktop flame.

How is recall 24V-280 fixed?

Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1766.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.