Coachmen · Canada · Crit
Coachmen Apex, Remote: Electrical
Affects Coachmen Apex, Remote · 2025 — about 50 vehicles.
The hazard
Issue: 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. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: 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.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational