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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 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.
- 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 certain travel trailers may be incorrectly wired to the battery disconnect. This can prevent the trailer brakes from activating as intended when they are needed.
Brakes that fail to engage increase the risk of a crash. If your trailer is included in this recall, do not rely on the trailer brakes until the wiring has been checked.
Authorized dealers will inspect the breakaway switch and re-wire it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2022. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6241, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Catalina | 2022 |
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