COACHMEN — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-04-04

Coachmen RV trailers: solar panel improperly wired could overheat and short circuit

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-04
Manufacturer	FOREST RIVER
Models affected	APEX, REMOTE
Model year	2025
Units affected	50
Defect	On certain RV trailers, the solar panel may not have been wired correctly. As a result, the wiring could overheat and melt, and cause a short circuit._x000D_ A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.
Component	Electrical
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, Forest River advises you to disconnect the solar panel from the battery until the recall repairs are completed. Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your trailer to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, rewire the solar panel.
Recall number	2025-174
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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