Catalina CAT243RBSLE Trailer (CATALINA) – Incorrect Federal Placard (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2025 CATALINA CAT243RBSLE
Brand
CATALINA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2025
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 CATALINA CAT243RBSLE vehicles due to equipment:other:labels issues. Referencing an incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Referencing an incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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