2020 Coachmen Catalina problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Coachmen Catalina.
Recalls filed by Coachmen
Equipment #19V639000 · 2019 · 41 units
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.
Electrical System #22V477000 · 2022 · 12,141 units
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.
Equipment #25V111000 · 2025 · 1,833 units
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Coachmen Catalina have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Coachmen for the 2020 Catalina. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2020 Coachmen Catalina problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.