Vehicle recall 25V212000 · April 4, 2025
Coachmen Apex and Remote
The solar panel wiring may be incorrectly wired to the battery, causing it to melt.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- Melted wiring may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V212000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 4, 2025
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 224-1912
- Owner notification
- April 15, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 69
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring; Equipment › Electrical › Accessory generator › Solar panel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Apex (2025): 2025
- Coachmen Remote (2025): 2025
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