Forest River is recalling 2024 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers due to a panel seal issue that may cause inverted cooktop flames, increasing fire risk. Owners should contact customer service for free furnace sealing.
A inverted cooktop flame increases the risk of a fire.
Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers because a panel sealing issue could cause inverted cooktop flames, raising fire risk. Owners should have dealers seal the furnace free of charge.
The panel that isolates the cooktop from the furnace wasn't sealed properly during manufacturing. This can allow the cooktop flame to invert and potentially cause a fire.
Owners of 2024 Coachmen Catalina BCAT154RDX and Forest River Aurora BART15RDX travel trailers are affected. Those who use the cooktop near the furnace are at higher risk.
Check for 2024 Coachmen Catalina BCAT154RDX or Forest River Aurora BART15RDX travel trailers. The recall was notified to owners via mail on May 1, 2024.
Reach out to Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995 for free furnace sealing.
Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop at no cost to fix the panel seal issue.
Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1766.
The panel that isolates the cooktop from the furnace wasn't sealed properly during manufacturing, which could cause inverted cooktop flames.
Check if you own a 2024 Coachmen Catalina BCAT154RDX or Forest River Aurora BART15RDX travel trailer.
Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop for free; contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V280000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 24V280000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1766. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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