2022 Coachmen Apex, Coachmen Aurora, Coachmen Catalina +more: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 22V135000 · 1,009 units potentially affected · filed Mar 8, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the shore cord inlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; Catalina & Aurora 1-574-825-8657; APEX 1-574-825-8205; Freedom Express & Work n Play 1-574-825-6302; Cardinal 1-574-296-7700; Cherokee and Vengeance 1-260-499-2100; Sabre 1-574-642-2100; and XLR 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1485.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V135000
- Manufacturer no.
- 51-1485
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Units affected
- 1,009
- Report received
- Mar 8, 2022
- Owner letters
- Apr 5, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Coachmen Apex 2022
- Coachmen Aurora 2022
- Coachmen Catalina 2022
- Coachmen Freedom Express 2022
- Coachmen Spirit 2022
- Coachmen Work And Play 2022
- Forest River Cardinal 2022
- Forest River Cherokee 2022
- Forest River Sabre 2022
- Forest River Vengeance 2022
- Forest River Xlr Toyhauler 2022