CATALINA ACAT18RDL (CATALINA) – Furnace Installation Defect (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2024 CATALINA ACAT18RDL
Brand
CATALINA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2024
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 CATALINA ACAT18RDL vehicles due to equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:furnace issues. Overheated vinyl linoleum flooring increases the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Aurora and Catalina travel trailers. The furnace may have been installed directly on top of vinyl linoleum floor, which can allow the floor to overheat.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Overheated vinyl linoleum flooring increases the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will install a panel between the furnace and the linoleum, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1778.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026