CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Catalina ACAT35FME travel trailers. The towing coupler may be underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
- Risk
- An underrated towing coupler can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 2, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1897.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The towing coupler on certain 2025 travel trailers may be underrated for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. An underrated coupler can break while towing, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected trailer, contact an authorized dealer to have the towing coupler replaced. The replacement is free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 2, 2025. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-4995 and reference recall number 205-1897. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Catalina | 2025 |
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