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Forest River · Ownership Record · Model Years 2005–2026

Forest RiverCoachmen Catalina Year by Year

35 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints are on file for the Forest River Coachmen Catalina, model years 2005 to 2026. The newest is 25V728000 (24 Oct 2025, structure): A punctured tire can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners’ complaints most often name equipment (4) and tires (3). NHTSA also files 6 owner complaints under the same name that describe motor homes, not this trailer line; they are not counted here.

The Record at a Glance

35recalls
Campaigns on file
10filings
Owner complaints
19years
Model years with records
10peak
Most campaigns in one year (2025)
Line · Forest River Coachmen Catalina Record spans · 2005–2026 Source · NHTSA

01 Coachmen Catalina recall campaigns, newest first

CampaignReportedCoachmen Catalina model yearsComponentNHTSA’s summaryUnits potentially affected
25V72800024 Oct 20252026StructureForest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. The chassis outrigger may contact and puncture the tire.8
25V68200010 Oct 20252025–2026Electrical systemForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 5 other models
25V26400018 Apr 20252024–2025Electrical systemForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 1 other model
25V24500014 Apr 20252024–2025StructureForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 14 other models
25V23000010 Apr 20252025EquipmentForest 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.27
25V11200021 Feb 20252025EquipmentForest 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.7
25V11100021 Feb 20252017–2025EquipmentForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 2 other models
25V03400024 Jan 20252025EquipmentForest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. The Federal Placard label lists an incorrect vehicle dry weight.64
24V8460008 Nov 20242024–2025EquipmentForest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Catalina and Aurora travel trailers. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The solar panel wiring may be incorrectly wired, causing the wiring…Not shown: campaign also names 3 other models
24V77500018 Oct 20242024–2025EquipmentForest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Catalina and 2025 Aurora travel trailers. The washer preparation area may not have an anti-siphon vent installed, allowing sewer gas to enter the vehicle.Not shown: campaign also names 1 other model
24V7460004 Oct 20242025EquipmentForest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Catalina CAT243RBSLE travel trailers. The Federal Placard label states an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…26
24V35000017 May 20242024EquipmentForest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Aurora and Catalina travel trailers. The furnace may have been installed directly on top of vinyl linoleum floor, which can allow the floor to overheat.Not shown: campaign also names 1 other model
24V28000019 Apr 20242024EquipmentForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 1 other model
24V2540005 Apr 20242024Electrical systemForest 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.Not shown: campaign also names 1 other model
24V0940009 Feb 20242024TiresForest 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.Not shown: campaign also names 1 other model
22V55600029 Jul 20222022–2023EquipmentForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 56 other models
22V4880008 Jul 20222022Electrical systemForest 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…202
22V4770006 Jul 20222020–2022Electrical systemForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 1 other model
22V24300013 Apr 20222021–2022EquipmentForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 39 other models
22V1350008 Mar 20222022Electrical systemForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 10 other models
22V0030007 Jan 20222021–2022EquipmentForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 1 other model
21V82800022 Oct 20212022EquipmentForest 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.101
21V28700023 Apr 20212021Electrical systemForest 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.88
21V1280002 Mar 20212021StructureForest 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…261
20V5440008 Sep 20202021EquipmentForest 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…8
19V63900030 Aug 20192020EquipmentForest 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.41
18V62400013 Sep 20182019SuspensionForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 9 other models
17V75600022 Nov 20172009–2017EquipmentForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 27 other models
15V23100020 Apr 20152016SuspensionForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 23 other models
13V20300017 May 20132013–2014EquipmentForest 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…Not shown: campaign also names 42 other models
10V59600024 Nov 20102011WheelsCoachmen 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…Not shown: campaign also names 1 other model
10V30100030 Jun 20102010–2011StructureCoachmen 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…2,931
09V35300015 Sep 20092005EquipmentCoachmen 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…Not shown: campaign also names 2 other models
08V6390004 Dec 20082005EquipmentCoachmen 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…Not shown: campaign also names 32 other models
08V27900025 Jun 20082005EquipmentCoachmen 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…Not shown: campaign also names 34 other models

NHTSA’s units figure is a total for the whole campaign; it is shown on the 12 of 35 campaigns that name the Coachmen Catalina and no other model, and withheld where it would count other models’ trailers.

02 Year by year, 2005 to 2026

Model yearRecall campaignsOwner complaintsComponents named
200531Equipment
2006———
2007———
2008———
20091—Equipment
20102—Equipment; Structure
20113—Equipment; Structure; Wheels
201212Equipment; Tires; Wheels
201321Equipment; Fuel/propulsion system
20142—Equipment
201511Equipment; Tires
20162—Equipment; Suspension
20172—Equipment
201812Equipment
201922Equipment; Suspension; Tires; Wheels
20203—Electrical system; Equipment
20217—Electrical system; Equipment; Structure
20228—Electrical system; Equipment
20232—Equipment
202491Electrical system; Equipment; Structure; Tires
202510—Electrical system; Equipment; Structure
20262—Electrical system; Structure

Range is the span of the federal record for this line, not a production span. Disclosed rather than dropped: 23 complaints name a model year before 2005, so they are not counted above.

03 What Coachmen Catalina owners reported

ComponentOwner complaintsModel years named
Equipment42005, 2018 and 2024
Tires32012, 2015 and 2019
Wheels22012 and 2019
Fuel/propulsion system12013

10 complaints are on file; the most were filed against 2019 units (2). None of them cites a fire or a crash or reports an injury.

04 The record, year by year

Model year 2026

2 recall campaigns on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
24 Oct 202525V728000Structure
10 Oct 202525V682000Electrical system

Model year 2025

10 recall campaigns on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
10 Oct 202525V682000Electrical system
18 Apr 202525V264000Electrical system
14 Apr 202525V245000Structure
10 Apr 202525V230000Equipment
21 Feb 202525V112000Equipment
21 Feb 202525V111000Equipment
24 Jan 202525V034000Equipment
8 Nov 202424V846000Equipment
18 Oct 202424V775000Equipment
4 Oct 202424V746000Equipment

Model year 2024

9 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
18 Apr 202525V264000Electrical system
14 Apr 202525V245000Structure
21 Feb 202525V111000Equipment
8 Nov 202424V846000Equipment
18 Oct 202424V775000Equipment
17 May 202424V350000Equipment
19 Apr 202424V280000Equipment
5 Apr 202424V254000Electrical system
9 Feb 202424V094000Tires

Complaints on 2024 units name Equipment (1).

Model year 2023

2 recall campaigns on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
21 Feb 202525V111000Equipment
29 Jul 202222V556000Equipment

Model year 2022

8 recall campaigns on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
21 Feb 202525V111000Equipment
29 Jul 202222V556000Equipment
8 Jul 202222V488000Electrical system
6 Jul 202222V477000Electrical system
13 Apr 202222V243000Equipment
8 Mar 202222V135000Electrical system
7 Jan 202222V003000Equipment
22 Oct 202121V828000Equipment

Model year 2021

7 recall campaigns on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
21 Feb 202525V111000Equipment
6 Jul 202222V477000Electrical system
13 Apr 202222V243000Equipment
7 Jan 202222V003000Equipment
23 Apr 202121V287000Electrical system
2 Mar 202121V128000Structure
8 Sep 202020V544000Equipment

Model year 2020

3 recall campaigns on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
21 Feb 202525V111000Equipment
6 Jul 202222V477000Electrical system
30 Aug 201919V639000Equipment

Model year 2019

2 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
21 Feb 202525V111000Equipment
13 Sep 201818V624000Suspension

Complaints on 2019 units name Tires (1) and Wheels (1).

Model year 2018

1 recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
21 Feb 202525V111000Equipment

Complaints on 2018 units name Equipment (2).

Model year 2017

2 recall campaigns on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
21 Feb 202525V111000Equipment
22 Nov 201717V756000Equipment

Model year 2016

2 recall campaigns on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
22 Nov 201717V756000Equipment
20 Apr 201515V231000Suspension

Model year 2015

1 recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
22 Nov 201717V756000Equipment

Complaints on 2015 units name Tires (1).

Model year 2014

2 recall campaigns on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
22 Nov 201717V756000Equipment
17 May 201313V203000Equipment

Model year 2013

2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
22 Nov 201717V756000Equipment
17 May 201313V203000Equipment

Complaints on 2013 units name Fuel/propulsion system (1).

Model year 2012

1 recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
22 Nov 201717V756000Equipment

Complaints on 2012 units name Tires (1) and Wheels (1).

Model year 2011

3 recall campaigns on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
22 Nov 201717V756000Equipment
24 Nov 201010V596000Wheels
30 Jun 201010V301000Structure

Model year 2010

2 recall campaigns on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
22 Nov 201717V756000Equipment
30 Jun 201010V301000Structure

Model year 2009

1 recall campaign on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
22 Nov 201717V756000Equipment

Model year 2005

3 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file.

ReportedCampaignComponent
15 Sep 200909V353000Equipment
4 Dec 200808V639000Equipment
25 Jun 200808V279000Equipment

Complaints on 2005 units name Equipment (1).

05 The Coachmen Catalina in this site’s records

Spec pages: 20 floorplans on the Forest River Coachmen Catalina line page, for model year 2026. That year also falls inside the federal record above.

None of the 20 Coachmen Catalina floorplans here has separate records for two model years, so this site measures no change between years for this line.

Owner documents from the maker: Coachmen Owner's Manual.

What was queried: NHTSA’s recall lookup under COACHMEN CATALINA for model years 2005, 2012–2013, 2015, 2018–2019 and 2024. The complete recall file added 15 of the 35 campaigns above, and every complaint count comes from the complete complaint file.

Counts of NHTSA records matched on NHTSA’s own model field; a complaint is one owner’s unverified report, and an empty year is an empty record, not a clean one (how this record is built). Check a trailer by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.