NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Forest River, Inc. - Solar Panel Wiring May Melt Causing Fire
Published: April 4, 2025Recall ID: 25V212000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Melted wiring may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Apex and Remote travel trailers. The solar panel wiring may be incorrectly wired to the battery, causing it to melt.
Affected Products
Solar Panel Wiring May Melt Causing Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Solar Panel Wiring May Melt Causing Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25V212000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V212000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Apex and Remote travel trailers. The solar panel wiring may be incorrectly wired to the battery, causing it to melt. |
| Completion rate | 85.51 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and rewire the solar panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 224-1912. |
| Consequence summary | Melted wiring may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 224-1912 |
| Potentially affected | 69 |
| Report received date | 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |