2021 COACHMEN CATALINA
7 recalls — 0 complaints — 11 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
22V477000 Jul 6, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Trailer brakes that fail to activate can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6241. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1529.
22V243000 Apr 13, 2022
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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, Stealt... Read more
Consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
22V003000 Jan 7, 2022
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1454. This recall is an expansion of recall 21V-828.
21V287000 Apr 23, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A melted wire could cause a short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1327.
21V128000 Mar 2, 2021
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Slide-room detachment while the vehicle is moving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the interior plates for the slide-room, and replace the exterior column screws, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact Catalina customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-... Read more
20V544000 Sep 8, 2020
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Storing the griddle while it has an open flame can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
None of the vehicles have been retailed yet. Forest River dealers will install a three foot LPG hose instead of the six foot one, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 103-1227.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 COACHMEN CATALINA
11 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
511377
Aug 2, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully retracting.
2031391
Jul 27, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
General repair of the sidewalls and slide room reinforcement to a 2021 Catalina Travel Trailer.
2031392
Jul 27, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
General repair of the floor for a 2021 Catalina Travel Trailer.
2051314
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The front wall diamond plate has fasteners that may not have been sealed properly from the factory.
2031287
Feb 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain vehicles, the air conditioner diverter is installed incorrectly.
2051286
Feb 5, 2021
200000 WHEELS
On certain vehicles, the spare tire/rim combination is a six-lug rim. The correct spare tire/rim combination is a five-lug rim.
2031287
Feb 5, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain vehicles, the air conditioner diverter is installed incorrectly.
2051281
Jan 25, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
The incorrect length spring hangers were installed on the vehicle. This condition may not allow the stabilizing jacks to touch the ground when an operator tries to stabilize the vehicle for use.
2051281
Jan 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The incorrect length spring hangers were installed on the vehicle. This condition may not allow the stabilizing jacks to touch the ground when an operator tries to stabilize the vehicle for use.
2051281
Jan 25, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The incorrect length spring hangers were installed on the vehicle. This condition may not allow the stabilizing jacks to touch the ground when an operator tries to stabilize the vehicle for use.
2051264
Dec 8, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
The bunkroom door is missing and needs installed.
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 (current) | 7 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 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 |