Coachmen Catalina recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Coachmen Catalina, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
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- Oct 24, 2025Crash risk2026 Coachmen Catalina — Structure
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. The chassis outrigger may contact and puncture the tire.
25V728000 · 8 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Oct 10, 2025Fire risk2025–2026 Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Clipper, 2026 Coachmen Viking and 3 other models — Electrical System
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.
25V682000 · 20K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Apr 18, 2025Fire risk2024–2025 Coachmen Catalina, 2024–2025 Forest River Aurora — Electrical System
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Forest River Aurora and Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. Please see the 573 report for the complete list of model numbers. The front exterior accent lights, awning, and auto-leveling system may be incorrectly wired and not have proper over current circuit protection.
25V264000 · 975 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Apr 14, 2025Crash risk2024–2025 Coachmen Catalina, 2024–2025 Forest River Aurora, 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve and 12 other models — Structure
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
25V245000 · 4K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Apr 10, 2025Crash risk2025 Coachmen Catalina — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain Coachmen Catalina BCAT154RBX travel trailers. The wastewater holding tank pipe may not extend to the exterior of the vehicle, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin.
25V230000 · 27 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Feb 21, 2025Crash risk2025 Coachmen Catalina — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Catalina ACAT35FME travel trailers. The towing coupler may be underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
25V112000 · 7 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Feb 21, 2025Crash risk2017–2025 Coachmen Catalina, 2020–2025 Forest River Aurora, 2025 Forest River Puma — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Coachmen Catalina, 2020-2025 Aurora, and 2025 Puma travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal placard may exceed the safety chain rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
25V111000 · 2K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Jan 24, 2025Crash risk2025 Coachmen Catalina — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. The Federal Placard label lists an incorrect vehicle dry weight.
25V034000 · 64 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Apr 19, 2024Fire risk2024 Coachmen Catalina, 2024 Forest River Aurora — Equipment
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.
24V280000 · 148 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Apr 5, 2024Fire risk2024 Coachmen Catalina, 2024 Forest River Aurora — Electrical System
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Aurora and Coachmen Catalina Travel Trailers. Improper routing may leave the distribution panel wire unprotected from the battery.
24V254000 · 2K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Feb 9, 2024Crash risk2024 Coachmen Catalina, 2024 Forest River Aurora — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Catalina and Forest River Aurora travel trailers. The tire may contact the slide adjustment bolt and puncture the tire.
24V094000 · 45 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Jul 29, 2022Crash risk2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, 2022 Coachmen Apex, 2022 Coachmen Brookstone and 54 other models — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
22V556000 · 49K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Jul 8, 2022Crash risk2022 Coachmen Catalina — Electrical System
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. The breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired to the battery disconnect, which can prevent the trailer brakes from activating as intended.
22V488000 · 202 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Jul 6, 2022Crash risk2020–2022 Coachmen Catalina, 2021–2022 Forest River Aurora — Electrical System
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Coachmen Catalina, and 2021-2022 Forest River Aurora travel trailers. The breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired to the battery disconnect, which can prevent the trailer brakes from activating as intended.
22V477000 · 12K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Apr 13, 2022Fire risk2021–2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, 2021–2022 Coachmen Apex, 2021–2022 Coachmen Catalina and 37 other models — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
22V243000 · 99K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Mar 8, 2022Fire risk2022 Coachmen Apex, 2022 Coachmen Aurora, 2022 Coachmen Catalina and 8 other models — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.
22V135000 · 1K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Jan 7, 2022Fire risk2021–2022 Coachmen Catalina, 2021–2022 Forest River Aurora — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Catalina and Forest River Aurora 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.
22V003000 · 1K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Oct 22, 2021Fire risk2022 Coachmen Catalina — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. The panel that separates the furnace from the cooktop was not sealed, which could result in an inverted cooktop flame.
21V828000 · 101 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Apr 23, 2021Fire risk2021 Coachmen Catalina — Electrical System
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 2021 Coachment Catalina travel trailers. A wire with the incorrect gauge was routed from the battery and may melt.
21V287000 · 88 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Mar 2, 2021Crash risk2021 Coachmen Catalina — Structure
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Catalina 184BHS and 184 BHS-W travel trailer recreational vehicles. The interior plates that clamp the slide-mechanism to the interior wall were installed incorrectly, which may cause the slide-room to partially detach during transit.
21V128000 · 261 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Sep 8, 2020Fire risk2021 Coachmen Catalina — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Catalina CAT261BHS-8 and CAT263BHSCKLE recreational trailers. The exterior griddle was built with a six foot hose, allowing the griddle to be stowed in the vehicle with an open flame.
20V544000 · 8 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Aug 30, 2019Crash risk2020 Coachmen Catalina — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Catalina Travel Trailers. The fasteners securing the upper sleeping bunks may be too short, which can allow the bunk to fall.
19V639000 · 41 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Sep 13, 2018Crash risk2019 Coachmen Apex, 2019 Coachmen Catalina, 2019 Forest River Prime Time and 7 other models — Suspension
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
18V624000 · 935 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Nov 22, 2017Fire risk2003–2018 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate, 2009–2017 Coachmen Apex, 2009–2017 Coachmen Catalina and 25 other models — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
17V756000 · 366K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Apr 20, 2015Crash risk2016 Amera-Lite Wattx, 2016 Ameralite Attx, 2016 Cargo Mate Blazer and 21 other models — Suspension
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
15V231000 · 691 units · Forest River, Inc.
- May 17, 2013Crash risk2013–2014 Cargo Mate Eliminator, 2013–2014 Coachmen Brookstone, 2013–2014 Coachmen Catalina and 40 other models — Equipment
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
13V203000 · 10K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Nov 24, 2010Crash risk2011 Coachmen Catalina, 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express — Wheels
COACHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CATALINA AND FREEDOM EXPRESS COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 23, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 AND EQUIPPED WITH 15" X 6" WHITE SPOKE OR MODULAR DESIGN STEEL WHEELS WITH A SIX HOLE BOLT PATTERN. SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE CENTER PLATE DUE TO IMPROPER PLATE ALIGNMENT.
10V596000 · 215 units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Jun 30, 2010Crash risk2010–2011 Coachmen Catalina — Structure
COACHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 CATALINA TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 14, 2010. A FOAM SEAL WITH AN ADHESIVE WAS USED ON THE EGRESS (EMERGENCY) WINDOWS. AS A RESULT, THE EGRESS WINDOW MAY STICK OR MAY REQUIRE MORE THAN 20 POUNDS OF PRESSURE TO OPEN.
10V301000 · 3K units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Sep 15, 2009Fire risk2004–2006 Coachmen Cascade, 2002–2005 Coachmen Catalina, 2004 Coachmen Oasis — Equipment
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2006 TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2002 AND JUNE 2005 EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MODEL MAYTAG REFRIGERATORS. THE RELAY THAT TURNS ON THE REFRIGERATOR CAN OVERHEAT.
09V353000 · 14 units · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Dec 4, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 Coachmen Adrenaline, 2006 Coachmen Aurora, 2007 Coachmen Captiva and 30 other models — Equipment
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 13,662 MY 2002-2008 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS SHOWER DOORS AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2001 THORUGH AUGUST 6, 2007. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOWEL BAR ON THE GLASS SHOWER DOOR, THE EDGE OF THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS.
08V639000 · 14K units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Jun 25, 2008Fire risk2007–2008 Coachmen Adrenaline, 2004–2007 Coachmen Aurora, 2004–2007 Coachmen Capri and 32 other models — Equipment
COACHMEN IS RECALLING 37,293 MOTORHOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
08V279000 · 37K units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Oct 14, 2003Fire risk2000–2002 Coachmen Aurora, 2000–2002 Coachmen Captiva, 2000–2002 Coachmen Cascade and 29 other models — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, TRAVEL TRAILERS, AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
03V373000 · 19K units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Mar 10, 2003Fire risk2003 Coachmen Catalina, 2003 Coachmen Freedom — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN CLASS C MINI-MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON 2003 CHEVROLET CHASSIS, THE CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE, WHICH IS TAPPED TO SUPPLY FUEL TO THE GENERATOR, HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE PRESSURES THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY THE GENERATOR MANUFACTURER.
03V065000 · 135 units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY
- Jan 14, 2002Fire risk1999–2000 Coachmen 322QB, 1999–2000 Coachmen 334MBS, 1999–2000 Coachmen Catalina — Equipment
ON CERTAIN REAR DIESEL MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GAS GENERATORS, THE GENERATOR FUEL FILL GAS CAP PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT MAY NOT COMPLETELY SEAL AGAINST THE RIM OF THE FILL TUBE.
02V012000 · 206 units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY
- Apr 16, 2001Safety2001 Coachmen Catalina — Tires
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE WRONG LOAD RANGE TIRES WERE INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED. AFFECTED UNITS WILL HAVE LOAD RANGE "B" TIRES INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED LOAD RANGE "C" TIRES.
01V132000 · 18 units · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 19, 2000Safety2001 Coachmen Catalina — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DROP AXLES AND 13" WHEELS. INCORRECT AXLE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED. THE UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT MAY EXCEED THE CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE TIRES.
00V337000 · 69 units · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Sep 13, 2000Crash risk1999–2000 Coachmen Catalina, 1999–2000 Coachmen Leprechaun, 1999–2000 Coachmen Mirada and 3 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A AND C MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
00V273001 · 3K units · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Sep 12, 2000Crash risk2000 Coachmen Catalina, 2000 Coachmen Futura, 2000 Coachmen Lite FW and 4 other models — Trailer Hitches
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEKONSHA OR BARGMAN BREAKAWAY SWITCH ASSEMBLIES. THE SUBJECT SWITCHES ARE BASE PARTS 2011 AND 50-85-009, AND ARE BRANDED TEKONSHA (2011) AND BARGMAN (50-85-009). THESE MAY BE PACKAGED IN KIT NUMBERS 1026, 1028, 2011-23, 2028-23, 2011P, 2011AP, 20005, 20010, 20015, 20020, 2026, 2026-LB, 2028, 1026-LB, 50-85-200, 50-85-201, 50-85-250, 5061404, 5061406, 5061407, 5061408, 5061410, 5061506, 5061507, 5061508, 5067406, 5067407, 5067408, 5067409, AND 5067410. THE INTERNAL SWITCHING MECHANISM MAY FAIL TO MAKE PROPER CONTACT AND PROVIDE ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY WHEN THE BREAKAWAY PIN IS PULLED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN NO ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE TRAILER BRAKES IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER BREAKAWAY SITUATION AND COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
00V265001 · 2K units · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.