NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2024 Coachmen Catalina, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as COACHMEN CATALINA.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2025-04-18. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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 proper over current circuit protection.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-04-14. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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 step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach. (excerpt)
Consequence: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-02-21. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 120, "Wheels a (excerpt)
Consequence: An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 this recall is 51-1895. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-04-19. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-04-05. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-02-09. Systems: EQUIPMENT, TIRES.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
7 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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11019713
Date: 2025-06-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. Forest River is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body.
11010531
Date: 2024-11-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Holding Tank Monitoring System trouble shooting guide for dealers to use for certain tank level sensors and monitors.
11005353
Date: 2024-07-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a LCI authored document in which clarifies the axles' bearing grease frequently asked questions. This document is not tied to a specific make, model or model year. This document covers any recreational trailer manufactured with an LCI axle(s). The owner/operator will know which brand axle(s)
11005260
Date: 2024-07-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
The radio antenna wire wired "dead". This TSB will provide remedy for hooking up the radio antenna.
11002354
Date: 2024-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Certain Catalina Travel Trailers' Federal Placards may have been erroneously printed with an error of excessive dry weight.
11002016
Date: 2024-06-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
The HDMI cable may not be plugged into the JBL entertainment device, which then routes to the TV, resulting in no audio or video.
10251417
Date: 2024-02-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
The Alpha Roof Sealant may cause the Solar Panel Inlet to crack, which may allow water intrusion.