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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The interior plates that clamp the slide-room mechanism to the interior wall were installed incorrectly. As a result, the slide-room may partially detach while the trailer is in transit.
If the slide-room detaches while the vehicle is moving, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid towing the trailer with a slide-room that may be compromised until the repair is completed.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer: the interior plates will be relocated and the exterior column screws replaced. Owners can contact Catalina customer service at 1-574-825-4995, referencing Forest River recall number 203-1300. Owners should also check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Catalina | 2021 |
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