2016–2026 Coachmen Catalina, Coachmen Clipper, Coachmen Viking +more: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 25V682000 · 20K units potentially affected · filed Oct 10, 2025
What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.
Why it matters
Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V682000
- Manufacturer no.
- 51-1987
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Units affected
- 20,305
- Report received
- Oct 10, 2025
- Owner letters
- Nov 18, 2025
- 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 2025, 2026
- Coachmen Clipper 2026
- Coachmen Viking 2026
- Forest River Aurora 2025, 2026
- Forest River Salem 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Forest River Wildwood 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026