2020 Coachmen Catalina recalls and problems
The 2020 Coachmen Catalina has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2020 Coachmen Catalina vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2020 Coachmen Catalina recalls
Recall 25V-111: Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Coachmen Catalina, 2020-2025 Aurora, and 2025 Puma travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal placard may exceed the safety chain rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk: An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will mail owners a corrected Federal Placard with application instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 5745-825-4995, and Puma customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1895.
Recall 22V-477: Electrical System
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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 19V-639: Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Catalina Travel Trailers. The fasteners securing the upper sleeping bunks may be too short, which can allow the bunk to fall.
Risk: If the upper bunk collapses with an occupant in the top or bottom bunk it can increase risk of an injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners to secure the bunk, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1079.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Coachmen Catalina have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Coachmen Catalina: 25V-111 (equipment), 22V-477 (electrical system), 19V-639 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Coachmen recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Coachmen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.