2020–2022 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 22V477000 · 12K units potentially affected · filed Jul 6, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Trailer brakes that fail to activate can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V477000
- Manufacturer no.
- 51-1529
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Units affected
- 12,141
- Report received
- Jul 6, 2022
- Owner letters
- Aug 2, 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 Catalina 2020, 2021, 2022
- Forest River Aurora 2021, 2022