Coachmen Apex, Remote: Wiring

Date

April 4, 2025

Filed by

Forest River, Inc.

Vehicles

Coachmen Apex (2025); Coachmen Remote (2025)

Component

Electrical System › Wiring; Equipment › Electrical › Accessory Generator › Solar Panel

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

69

What can happen

Melted wiring may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

April 15, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

224-1912

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

12 Wiring · 12 Wiring · N/A

Recall number

25V212000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.