Skip to content

NHTSA Recall 21V287000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 88 vehicles. It affects 2021 Coachmen Catalina.

88
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (May 13)
NHTSA campaign21V287000
Manufacturer campaign203-1327
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Report receivedApril 23, 2021
Owner notificationMay 13, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 2021 Coachment Catalina travel trailers. A wire with the incorrect gauge was routed from the battery and may melt.

Safety risk

A melted wire could cause a short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1327.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V287000

Make and modelModel years
Coachmen Catalina2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.