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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 breakaway switch on these travel trailers may be incorrectly wired to the battery disconnect. If this happens, the trailer brakes may not activate as intended when the breakaway switch is pulled, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners should check whether their trailer is affected by this recall and contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6241 for help. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
An authorized dealer will inspect the breakaway switch and re-wire it as necessary. The repair is free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Catalina | 202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Aurora | 20212022 |