2024 Catalina CAT293QBCKLE-300 (Catalina) – Solar Panel Issue (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2024 CATALINA CAT293QBCKLE-300
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 CAT293QBCKLE-300 vehicles due to equipment:electrical:accessory generator:solar panel issues. Overheated wiring can melt, increasing 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 2024-2025 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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Overheated wiring can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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