Campaign 25V-682

Distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection

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Defect summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.

Consequence

Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V682000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

6 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 22, of which 7 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-682
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
CoachmenCatalina2025 to 20260
CoachmenClipper20260
CoachmenViking20260
Forest RiverAurora2025 to 20260
Forest RiverSalem2016 to 202614
Forest RiverWildwood2016 to 20268
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.