2024 Coachmen Catalina recalls and problems
The 2024 Coachmen Catalina has 6 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2024 Coachmen Catalina vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2024 Coachmen Catalina recalls
Recall 25V-264: Electrical System
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Forest River Aurora and Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. Please see the 573 report for the complete list of model numbers. The front exterior accent lights, awning, and auto-leveling system may be incorrectly wired and not have proper over current circuit protection.
Risk: Wiring without circuit protection may become damaged and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will add circuit protection to the accent lights, awning, and auto leveling system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 300-1922.
Recall 25V-245: Structure
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
Risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.
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 24V-280: Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Catalina BCAT154RDX and Forest River Aurora BART15RDX travel trailers. The panel that isolates the cooktop from the furnace was not properly sealed during manufacturing, which could result in an inverted cooktop flame.
Risk: A inverted cooktop flame increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1766.
Recall 24V-254: Electrical System
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Aurora and Coachmen Catalina Travel Trailers. Improper routing may leave the distribution panel wire unprotected from the battery.
Risk: An unprotected wire increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the distribution panel wire to the breaker side of the mini breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1757.
Recall 24V-094: Equipment, Tires
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Catalina and Forest River Aurora travel trailers. The tire may contact the slide adjustment bolt and puncture the tire.
Risk: A punctured tire can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the slide adjustment bolt and install a shackle kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 19, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1735.
2024 Coachmen Catalina problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
- Equipment › Other › Labels — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2024 Coachmen Catalina complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Coachmen Catalina years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2024 Coachmen Catalina have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2024 Coachmen Catalina: 25V-264 (electrical system), 25V-245 (structure), 25V-111 (equipment), 24V-280 (equipment), 24V-254 (electrical system) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Coachmen Catalina?
Owners report equipment problems most often (2 reports), followed by tires (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,000 miles.
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.