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Coachmen Catalina Recall 21V287: Wire May Melt and Cause a Fire in Travel Trailer

NHTSA campaign 21V287, reported April 23, 2021, 88 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A wire routed from the battery in this travel trailer has the wrong gauge for its load. Over time, the wire may melt, which can cause an electrical short.

A melted wire and short circuit increase the risk of a fire. If you own this trailer, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8657 and reference recall number 203-1327. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2021.

The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the wire at no cost to you. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm the status of your trailer.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V287Forest River, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Catalina2021