Safety Recall NHTSA · 25V212000 Reported April 4, 2025

Solar panel wiring may melt causing fire

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 69 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V212000
Manufacturer Campaign
224-1912
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
69
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 4, 2025
Completion Rate
85.51

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 25V212000 or campaign 224-1912.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 25V212000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 25V212000?

NHTSA recall 25V212000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 4, 2025. It addresses: Solar panel wiring may melt causing fire. The recall affects approximately 69 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V212000 or the manufacturer campaign number 224-1912. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.