2024 COACHMEN CATALINA
6 recalls — 3 complaints — 1 TSBs
25V264000 Apr 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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 pro... Read more
Consequence
Wiring without circuit protection may become damaged and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will add circuit protection to the accent lights, awning, and auto leveling system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 300-1922.
25V245000 Apr 14, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Ced... Read more
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
24V280000 Apr 19, 2024
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A inverted cooktop flame increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1766.
24V254000 Apr 5, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
An unprotected wire increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the distribution panel wire to the breaker side of the mini breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1757.
24V094000 Feb 9, 2024
TIRES
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A punctured tire can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the slide adjustment bolt and install a shackle kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 19, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1735.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Catalina RV. The contact stated that the weight capacity information on the federal weight sticker was incorrect. The contact stated that due to the error, one of the wheels on the RV experienced a blowout. The contact stated that the sticker indicated a tire loa... Read more
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Catalina RV. The contact stated that the weight capacity information on the federal weight sticker was incorrect. The contact stated that due to the error, one of the wheels on the RV experienced a blowout. The contact stated that the sticker indicated a tire loa... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
Vehicle Information: 2020 Tesla Model 3 AWD (Leased) Full Self-Driving (FSD) enabled Summary of Safety Issue: While Full Self-Driving (FSD) was engaged, the vehicle failed to detect roadside infrastructure and collided with multiple fixed objects, including a route sign board, a walkway sign board,... Read more
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins — 2024 COACHMEN CATALINA
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
511722
Feb 29, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
The Alpha Roof Sealant may cause the Solar Panel Inlet to crack, which may allow water intrusion.
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 (current) | 6 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 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 |