2025 Coachmen Apex, 2025 Coachmen Remote Recall: Solar panel wiring may be incorrectly wired to the battery, causing it to…
NHTSA campaign 25V212000 · Electrical System · filed Apr 4, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
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.
The risk
Melted wiring may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V212000 (manufacturer number 224-1912). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.