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There are 38 safety recalls on record for the Coachmen Catalina, covering 647,907 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Structure: frame and membersReported October 24, 2025 · 8 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. The chassis outrigger may contact and puncture the tire.
Risk
A punctured tire can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will trim the outrigger to ensure proper spacing, free of charge. All vehicles are still in manufacturer control so no owner letters are needed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 103-1999.

Recall number 25V728000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported October 10, 2025 · 20,305 vehicles affected
What is 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.
Risk
Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 number 25V682000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported April 18, 2025 · 975 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 25V264000 · Recall details

Structure: body: step/ladderReported April 14, 2025 · 4,179 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
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), Sierra & Sandpiper (1‑574‑534‑4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1‑574‑534‑3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.

Recall number 25V245000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: plumbing: sewage/black: storage tankReported April 10, 2025 · 27 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain Coachmen Catalina BCAT154RBX travel trailers. The wastewater holding tank pipe may not extend to the exterior of the vehicle, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin.
Risk
Sewer gas inside the cabin increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will extend the ventilation pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1917.

Recall number 25V230000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported February 21, 2025 · 7 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Catalina ACAT35FME travel trailers. The towing coupler may be underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
Risk
An underrated towing coupler can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 2, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574‑825‑4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1897.

Recall number 25V112000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported February 21, 2025 · 1,833 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 25V111000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported January 24, 2025 · 64 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. The Federal Placard label lists an incorrect vehicle dry weight.
Risk
Referencing an incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1889.

Recall number 25V034000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktopReported April 19, 2024 · 148 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 24V280000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported April 5, 2024 · 1,552 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 24V254000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported February 9, 2024 · 45 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 24V094000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 29, 2022 · 49,295 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑486.

Recall number 22V556000 · Recall details

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlReported July 8, 2022 · 202 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. The breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired to the battery disconnect, which can prevent the trailer brakes from activating as intended.
Risk
Trailer brakes that fail to activate can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑6241. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1529.

Recall number 22V488000 · Recall details

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlReported July 6, 2022 · 12,141 vehicles affected
What is 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.
Risk
Trailer brakes that fail to activate can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 22V477000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittingsReported April 13, 2022 · 99,190 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.

Recall number 22V243000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 8, 2022 · 1,009 vehicles affected
What is 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.
Risk
Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 22V135000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktopReported January 7, 2022 · 1,097 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.
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.

Recall number 22V003000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktopReported October 22, 2021 · 101 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. The panel that separates the furnace from the cooktop was not sealed, which could result in an inverted cooktop flame.
Risk
An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1‑574‑825‑8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1434.

Recall number 21V828000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported April 23, 2021 · 88 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A melted wire could cause a short, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.

Recall number 21V287000 · Recall details

StructureReported March 2, 2021 · 261 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Slide-room detachment while the vehicle is moving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.

Recall number 21V128000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittingsReported September 8, 2020 · 8 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Storing the griddle while it has an open flame can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
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.

Recall number 20V544000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported August 30, 2019 · 41 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Catalina Travel Trailers. The fasteners securing the upper sleeping bunks may be too short, which can allow the bunk to fall.
Risk
If the upper bunk collapses with an occupant in the top or bottom bunk it can increase risk of an injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners to secure the bunk, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1079.

Recall number 19V639000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assemblyReported September 13, 2018 · 935 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
Risk
The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. For customer service, Catalina owners may contact Coachmen at 1‑574‑825‑8657, Apex owners should call 1‑574‑358‑0401, Shasta owners: 1‑574‑825‑8717, Wildwood and Salem owners: 1‑574‑534‑3167, Vibe owners: 1‑574‑296‑2084, Sierra and Sandpiper owners: 1‑574‑534‑4574, XLR owners: 1‑574‑642‑0432, Prime Time owners: 1‑574‑862‑1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0851.

Recall number 18V624000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported November 22, 2017 · 365,885 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

Recall number 17V756000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assemblyReported April 20, 2015 · 691 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑453‑6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.

Recall number 15V231000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported May 17, 2013 · 9,526 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Risk
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1‑574‑389‑4600 or Dometic at 1‑888‑447‑0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Recall number 13V203000 · Recall details

WheelsReported November 24, 2010 · 215 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2011 catalina and freedom express coaches manufactured from august 23, 2010, through september 28, 2010 and equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
Risk
There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
Remedy
Coachmen will replace the wheels free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact coachmen rv customer service at 1‑800‑453‑6064.

Recall number 10V596000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported June 30, 2010 · 2,931 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 catalina travel trailers manufactured from june 23, 2009 through june 14, 2010. A foam seal with an adhesive was used on the egress (emergency) windows. As a result, the egress window may stick or may require more than 20 pounds of pressure to open.
Risk
In the event of an emergency, an egress window may be difficult to open, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Coachmen will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 13, 2010. Owners may contact coachmen rv customer service at 1‑800‑453‑6064.

Recall number 10V301000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported September 15, 2009 · 14 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Coachmen industries is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2006 travel trailers manufactured between march 2002 and june 2005 equipped with certain model maytag refrigerators. The relay that turns on the refrigerator can overheat.
Risk
Overheating can result in a fire.
Remedy
Coachmen will notify owners and repairs will be made by maytag free of charge. The safety recall began on september 22, 2009. Owners may contact maytag toll-free at 1‑866‑533‑9817 or coachmen customer service at 1‑574‑266‑4030 option #5.

Recall number 09V353000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported December 4, 2008 · 13,662 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. When pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.
Risk
Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. Owners may contact coachmen at 1‑574‑825‑5821.

Recall number 08V639000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported June 25, 2008 · 37,293 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Coachmen is recalling 37,293 motorhomes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Coachmen is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or coachmen at 574‑825‑5821.

Recall number 08V279000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported October 14, 2003 · 19,110 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Risk
An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Remedy
Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800‑932‑3837 or coachmen at 1‑219‑825‑5821.

Recall number 03V373000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported March 10, 2003 · 135 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain class c mini-motor homes built on 2003 chevrolet chassis, the chassis fuel return line, which is tapped to supply fuel to the generator, has been found to have pressures that exceed the maximum allowed by the generator manufacturer.
Risk
As a result, if the generator is operated at the same time the chassis engine is running, excess fuel could be delivered to the generator, creating a potential for a generator stall and possible fuel spill. In the event of a fuel spill, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install an approved kit that draws the generator fuel supply directly from the fuel tank. Owner notification is began march 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact coachmen at 1‑800‑453‑6064.

Recall number 03V065000 · Recall details

Equipment: electricalReported January 14, 2002 · 206 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain rear diesel motor homes equipped with optional gas generators, the generator fuel fill gas cap provided with the unit may not completely seal against the rim of the fill tube.
Risk
This could allow any gas that is splashed against the cap during vehicle operation, sudden stops, or turns, or a crash, to leak out. If gas is allowed to leak out through the unsealed cap/fill connection, the potential for a fire exists.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the generator fuel fill tube and cap assembly. Owner notification began january 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact coachmen at 1‑800‑453‑6064.

Recall number 02V012000 · Recall details

TiresReported April 16, 2001 · 18 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: travel trailers. The wrong load range tires were inadvertently installed. Affected units will have load range "b" tires instead of the required load range "c" tires.
Risk
If the travel trailer was loaded to a weight that exceeded the capacity of the tires, a tire failure could occur, resulting in a loss of control.
Remedy
Dealers will install load range "c" tires on affected vehicles. Owner notification began may 18, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact coachmen at 1‑219‑825‑5821.

Recall number 01V132000 · Recall details

Suspension: rearReported October 19, 2000 · 69 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with drop axles and 13" wheels. Incorrect axle and wheel assemblies were installed. The unloaded vehicle weight may exceed the carrying capacity of the tires.
Risk
This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving, leading to a loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the axle assemblies and wheels.

Recall number 00V337000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported September 13, 2000 · 2,688 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy
Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.

Recall number 00V273001 · Recall details

Trailer hitchesReported September 12, 2000 · 1,953 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: travel trailers and fifth wheel vehicles equipped with tekonsha or bargman breakaway switch assemblies. The subject switches are base parts 2011 and 50-85-009, and are branded tekonsha (2011) and bargman (50-85-009). These may be packaged in kit numbers 1026, 1028, 2011-23, 2028-23, 2011p, 2011ap, 20005, 20010, 20015, 20020, 2026, 2026-lb, 2028, 1026-lb, 50-85-200, 50-85-201, 50-85-250, 5061404, 5061406, 5061407, 5061408, 5061410, 5061506, 5061507, 5061508, 5067406, 5067407, 5067408, 5067409, and 5067410. The internal switching mechanism may fail to make proper contact and provide electrical continuity when the breakaway pin is pulled. This condition may result in no electrical power to the trailer brakes in the event of a trailer breakaway situation and could occur without warning.
Risk
In the event of a trailer breaking loose from a tow vehicle, the malfunction of a breakaway switch could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, property damage or both.
Remedy
Tekonsha is notifying distributors and original equpiment manufacturers and will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakaway kits free of charge. Also, tekonsha will reimburse for all freight charges to and from its customers on recalled part number.

Recall number 00V265001 · Recall details

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