NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Catalina dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Solar Panel Wiring May Melt and Cause Fire
NHTSA #24V846000 · Equipment — Electrical — Accessory Generator — Solar Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported November 8, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 498 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 300-1863 · Owners notified November 15, 2024
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Catalina and Aurora travel trailers. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The solar panel wiring may be incorrectly wired, causing the wiring to short and overheat.
Safety consequence
Overheated wiring can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will rewire the solar panel to the solar controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 300-1863.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Incorrect GAWR on Federal Placard Label/FMVSS 110
NHTSA #24V746000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported October 4, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 26 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 300-1847 · Owners notified October 4, 2024
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE travel trailers. The Federal Placard label states an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety consequence
Referencing an incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 300-1847.
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.safercar.gov.
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