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April 19, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V280000
Unsealed Cooktop May Cause Burner Flames to Invert
A inverted cooktop flame increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V280
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 148
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Catalina BCAT154RDX and Forest River Aurora BART15RDX travel trailers. The panel that isolates the cooktop from the furnace was not properly sealed during manufacturing, which could result in an inverted cooktop flame.
Remedy
Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 29, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River’s number for this recall is 203-1766.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
RECALL 24V280 / 2024-232 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS
Make(s): AURORA & CATALINA
Model(s): BART15RDX & BCAT154RDX
Model Year(s): 2024
Concern:
The cooktop is not isolated from the furnace return air, which potentially causes an inverted flame on the cooktop. This condition may lead to potentially causing the propane supply line to fail, which may lead to property damage or personal injury.
Turn off LP Gas at LPG Tank(s). Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death.
STEP 1: REMOVE COOKTOP FROM THE KITCHEN COUNTER;
- KEEP FASTENERS TO USE TO RE-INSTALL THE COOKTOP;
- DO NOT DISCONNECT THE LPG LINE FROM THE COOKTOP;
STEP 2: USE SILICONE SEALANT TO SEAL THE PANEL AND THE CLETE REPRESENTED IN FIGURES 1 & 2;
STEP 3: RE-INSTALL COOPTOP;
STEP 4: TEST;
- TURN ON LPG;
- SET FURNACE TO HIGHEST SETTING;
- IGNITE COOKTOP AND LET BURN;
- THE FLAME SHOULD NOT INVERT WHEN THE FURNACE IS RUNNING.
APPLY SILICONE SEALANT WHERE THE RED LINE INDICATES.
– THIS IS ON TOP OF THE CLEAT, AGAINST THE PANEL
– THIS ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT HAND SIDES
Chronology :
On April 15, 2024, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was notified by the manufacturing plant that it had received a dealer complaint of the cooktop flame being inverted when the furnace was in use.
OCC opened a research item into the concern.
On April 19, 2024, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
COACHMEN | CATALINA | 2024 |
FOREST RIVER | AURORA | 2024 |
5 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V280-4568.pdf 645.994KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V280-2241.PDF 214.282KB
Miscellaneous Document – Stop Sale Notice – 203-1766
RMISC-24V280-3819.pdf 190.029KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-24V280-6704.pdf 204.861KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-24V280-5239.pdf 348.16KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most recent Recall Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V280&docType=RCL
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STOP SALE NOTICE
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April 19, 2024
Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B
“It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.”
CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5
Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
Pursuant to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act; 49 CFR Part 573.11; this notice shall serve as a formal
SAFETY RECALL – STOP SALE NOTIFICATION.
2024 AURORA AND CATALINA TRAVEL TRAILERS
Forest River has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2024 Aurora and Catalina Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicles. Forest River is recalling the defective model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your dealership. Forest River is issuing a Stop Sale Notice effective immediately.
Please access your Home Page on Dealer Connect to verify if your Dealership has units in stock that are subject to this recall. Enter the Service Campaign number referenced above in the “Campaign Search” field and click on the “Campaign ID Number”. Next, select “MY VINS”. Not all Dealers have units in stock that are affected by this recall.
DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE:
The cooktop may not be isolated from the furnace return air, which potentially causes an inverted flame on the cooktop.
EVALUATION OF RISK:
Without the stove being isolated from the furnace may cause negative air pressure, resulting in an inverted cooktop flame, which may cause the propane supply line to fail, which may lead to property damage or personal injury.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
The remedy is under development. A second notice will be sent when it is available.
HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTACT
PHONE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
(574) 825-4995
SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 001097
FR ID: 203-1766
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-280
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Forest River, Inc. APR 19, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-280 Manufacturer Recall No. : 203-1766
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc.
Address : 55470 CR 1
P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 148 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Forest River Inc. Coachmen Catalina BCAT154RDX Travel Trailers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The scope is inclusive of the models since inception.
2024 CATALINA BCAT154RDX 61
Production Dates : DEC 22, 2023 – MAR 29, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2024-2024 Forest River Inc. Aurora BART15RDX Travel Trailers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The scope is inclusive of the models since inception.
2024 AURORA BART15RDX 87
Production Dates : DEC 22, 2023 – MAR 29, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The cooktop may not be isolated from the furnace return air, which potentially causes an inverted flame on the cooktop.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Without the stove being isolated from the furnace may cause negative air
pressure, resulting in an inverted cooktop flame, which may cause the
propane supply line to fail, which may lead to property damage or personal Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-280 Page 2 injury.
Description of the Cause : Manufacturing error. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : An operator may see an inverted flame on the cooktop. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Silicone Component Description : Silicone Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
On April 15, 2024, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was notified by the manufacturing plant that it had received a dealer complaint of the cooktop flame being inverted when the furnace was in use. OCC opened a research item into the concern. On April 19, 2024, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-280
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers
and Dealers. An authorized Forest River dealer will need to perform the remedy. The panels edges inside the cabinet between the cooktop and furnace will be sealed.
What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 825-4995 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
Aurora & Catalina Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER PO Box 30
Middlebury, IN 46540
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
The panels edges inside the cabinet between the cooktop and furnace will be sealed.
Manufacturing began sealing the panels edges inside the cabinet between the cooktop and furnace the week of April 15, 2024. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send
suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 29, 2024 – MAY 29, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 29, 2024 – MAY 29, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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RECALL 24V280 / 2024-232 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS
Make(s): AURORA & CATALINA
Model(s): BART15RDX & BCAT154RDX
Model Year(s): 2024
Concern:
The cooktop is not isolated from the furnace return air,
which potentially causes an inverted flame on the
cooktop. This condition may lead to potentially causing
the propane supply line to fail, which may lead to
property damage or personal injury.
Repair Code: RC-030-09-00-004529
Allotted Time: .25 HRS.
Inspection Code: N/A
Allotted Time: N/A
Photo(s) Required: YES, POST REMEDY
Prior Authorization Required: YES
Part(s) Kit Number: N/A
Part(s) Return: N/A
Turn off LP Gas at LPG Tank(s). Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death.
STEP 1: REMOVE COOKTOP FROM THE KITCHEN COUNTER;
• KEEP FASTENERS TO USE TO RE-INSTALL THE COOKTOP;
• DO NOT DISCONNECT THE LPG LINE FROM THE COOKTOP;
STEP 2: USE SILICONE SEALANT TO SEAL THE PANEL AND THE CLETE REPRESENTED IN FIGURES 1 & 2;
STEP 3: RE-INSTALL COOPTOP;
STEP 4: TEST;
• TURN ON LPG;
• SET FURNACE TO HIGHEST SETTING;
• IGNITE COOKTOP AND LET BURN;
• THE FLAME SHOULD NOT INVERT WHEN THE FURNACE IS RUNNING.
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
APPLY SILICONE SEALANT WHERE THE RED LINE INDICATES.
– THIS IS ON TOP OF THE CLEAT, AGAINST THE PANEL
– THIS ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT HAND SIDES
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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April 2024
Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B
“It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.”
–Forest River motorized and towable products are contained in this section-
CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5
Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
Forest River has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2024 Aurora BART15RDX and Catalina BCAT154RDX Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicles. Forest River is recalling the defective model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your dealership. Forest River apologizes for any inconvenience this action may cause your dealership; however, safety continued satisfaction and our commitment to building great products are of the utmost importance to Forest River.
The identified VIN is referenced in the attached document(s).
The designated Date range of production is 12/22/2023 through 3/29/2024.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT?
The cooktop may not be isolated from the furnace return air, which potentially causes an inverted flame on the cooktop.
EVALUATION OF RISK:
Without the stove being isolated from the furnace may cause negative air pressure, resulting in an inverted cooktop flame, which may cause the propane supply line to fail, which may lead to property damage or personal injury.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Dealership Service Department can be found on Dealer Connect.
DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect
Prior Authorization and Pictures are required for the remedy after installation. Pictures of the remedy are a condition of payment in which must be provided with a claim against the repair code(s).
UNITED
STATES
CANADA
REPAIR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
ALLOWABLE HOUR(S)
24V280
2024-232
RC-030-09-00-004529
PERFORM REMEDY
.25 HRS
HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTACT
PHONE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
(574) 825-4995
The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2024 Aurora and Catalina Travel Trailer in question. The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies for remedy to their 2024 Aurora and Catalina Travel Trailer listed under this Recall.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE
VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT
PO Box 30
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218
NHTSA RECALL: 24V280
CANADA RECALL: 2024-232
FR ID: 203-1766
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2024 Aurora and Catalina Travel Trailer, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). If the remedy needs to be performed on an out of warranty 2024 Aurora and Catalina Travel Trailer in which the VIN falls under as stated in the identified VIN listing, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s).
Notice:
In no manner shall a Forest River Product Owner or Coachmen Product Owner be charged any fee(s) for scheduling, conduction or completion of the recall. Additionally, all dealership(s) that are Forest River and/or Coachmen dealership(s) are Federally Mandated to perform the recall once presented with this recall whether by the Owner or Dealership receipt of this letter, without denial of service to the Owner. Lastly, denial of a remedy for this recall is a Federal Violation punishable by law resulting substantial fines and/or civil penalties.
Federal Regulation requires that any lessor receiving this Recall must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If your dealership no longer owns this vehicle, please inform the Warranty Manager of the product listed above of the change of ownership.
Sincerely,
Forest River, Inc.
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