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Coachmen Catalina Recall 25V230: Sewer Gas Can Enter Cabin Through Black Tank Pipe

NHTSA campaign 25V230, reported April 10, 2025, 27 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The wastewater holding tank vent pipe on certain travel trailers may not extend to the outside of the vehicle. As a result, sewer gas can enter the living space of the trailer.

Sewer gas inside the cabin increases the risk of injury to occupants. If you own an affected trailer, contact an authorized dealer to have the ventilation pipe extended. The repair is free of charge. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for 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 25V230Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK:STORAGE TANK
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain Coachmen Catalina BCAT154RBX travel trailers. The wastewater holding tank pipe may not extend to the exterior of the vehicle, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin.
Risk
Sewer gas inside the cabin increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will extend the ventilation pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1917.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

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