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Coachmen Catalina Recall 21V828: Unsealed Furnace Panel Can Cause Cooktop Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 21V828, reported October 22, 2021, 101 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The panel separating the furnace from the cooktop was not sealed, so the cooktop flame can become inverted. An inverted flame increases the risk of a fire.

If you own this travel trailer, a dealer will seal the furnace from the cooktop at no cost to you. Contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-8657 and use recall number 203-1434 to arrange the repair. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V828Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Catalina2022