How many recalls does the 2021 Coachmen Catalina have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2021 Coachmen Catalina as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Coachmen will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2021 Coachmen Catalina is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2021 Coachmen Catalina.

Are recall repairs on a 2021 Coachmen Catalina free?

Usually. Federal law requires Coachmen to remedy recalls on the 2021 Catalina free of charge at an authorized Coachmen dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2021 Coachmen Catalina affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2021 Coachmen Catalina, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Coachmen Catalina?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2021 Coachmen Catalina.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Coachmen Catalina Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 Coachmen Catalina has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Coachmen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Coachmen Catalina. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #25V111000

Reported February 21, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,833 vehicles

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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."

Safety consequence

An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

NHTSA #22V477000

Reported July 6, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 12,141 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Trailer brakes that fail to activate can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

NHTSA #22V243000

Reported April 13, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 99,190 vehicles

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Safety consequence

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

Notes

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.

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP

NHTSA #22V003000

Reported January 7, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,097 vehicles

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Catalina and Forest River Aurora 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.

Safety consequence

An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1454. This recall is an expansion of recall 21V-828.

Notes

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

NHTSA #21V287000

Reported April 23, 2021 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 88 vehicles

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 2021 Coachment Catalina travel trailers. A wire with the incorrect gauge was routed from the battery and may melt.

Safety consequence

A melted wire could cause a short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1327.

Notes

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.

STRUCTURE

NHTSA #21V128000

Reported March 2, 2021 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 261 vehicles

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Catalina 184BHS and 184 BHS-W travel trailer recreational vehicles. The interior plates that clamp the slide-mechanism to the interior wall were installed incorrectly, which may cause the slide-room to partially detach during transit.

Safety consequence

Slide-room detachment while the vehicle is moving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the interior plates for the slide-room, and replace the exterior column screws, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact Catalina customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1300.

Notes

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.

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

NHTSA #20V544000

Reported September 8, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 8 vehicles

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Catalina CAT261BHS-8 and CAT263BHSCKLE recreational trailers. The exterior griddle was built with a six foot hose, allowing the griddle to be stowed in the vehicle with an open flame.

Safety consequence

Storing the griddle while it has an open flame can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

None of the vehicles have been retailed yet. Forest River dealers will install a three foot LPG hose instead of the six foot one, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 103-1227.

Notes

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.

Other Coachmen Catalina model years

Check your 2021 Coachmen Catalina VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Coachmen Catalina at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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