2019 COACHMEN CATALINA
2 recalls — 2 complaints — 9 TSBs
25V111000 Feb 21, 2025
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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 Fed... Read more
Consequence
An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will mail owners a corrected Federal Placard with application instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 5745-825-4995, and Puma customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for... Read more
18V624000 Sep 13, 2018
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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 burn... Read more
Consequence
The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. For customer service, Catalina owners may contact Coachmen at 1-574-825-8657, Apex owners should call 1-574-358-0401, Shasta owners: 1-... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 9, 2021
Incident date: Jul 13, 2021
Purchased travel trailer new 8-31-19. The tires Goodride radial ST 100 225/75/R15 have less than 5,000 miles of highway use. Had a vibration in the tow vehicle for about 600 miles (we only travel about 200 miles per day)when the drivers side front tire on the travel trailer blew. We immediately pu... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 9, 2020
Incident date: Jun 6, 2020
TRAILER WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AT 65 MPH ON NJ ROUTE 78 EASTBOUND WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE TIRE TREAD BLEW APART FROM THE CARCASS. TRAILER HAD A FUNCTIONING TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF MILE BEFORE BLOWOUT THE PRESSURES WERE BETWEEN 85-86 PSI AND T... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 COACHMEN CATALINA
9 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
CV1-4
Apr 13, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Provide an update that would prevent possible message corruption that could take place on the RVC network.
CV1-4
Apr 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Provide an update that would prevent possible message corruption that could take place on the RVC network.
511041
Jun 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Best Practice for New Sink Installation
511008
Apr 29, 2019
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks
511008
Apr 29, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks
2050849
Oct 10, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The 12V wiring in the metal box of the range vent may interfere with the exhaust fan causing a potential failure of the fan.
1030823
Aug 27, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Catalina ? Destination, Legacy and Trail Blazer Travel Trailers where manufactured without the A/V cord(s) installed into the entertainment system. Catalina - SBX Travel Trailers where manufactured without the A/V cord(s) included with the
1030823
Aug 27, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Catalina ? Destination, Legacy and Trail Blazer Travel Trailers where manufactured without the A/V cord(s) installed into the entertainment system. Catalina - SBX Travel Trailers where manufactured without the A/V cord(s) included with the
1030823
Aug 27, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Catalina ? Destination, Legacy and Trail Blazer Travel Trailers where manufactured without the A/V cord(s) installed into the entertainment system. Catalina - SBX Travel Trailers where manufactured without the A/V cord(s) included with the
COACHMEN CATALINA — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the COACHMEN CATALINA across all model years (1999–2026).
73
Total Recalls
48
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
COACHMEN CATALINA — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2019 (current) | 2 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 12 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |