2026 Coachmen Catalina problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Structure:frame And Members 2025-10-24 · campaign 25V728000 · 8 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. The chassis outrigger may contact and puncture the tire.
Risk: A punctured tire can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will trim the outrigger to ensure proper spacing, free of charge. All vehicles are still in manufacturer control so no owner letters are needed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 103-1999.
Electrical System:wiring 2025-10-10 · campaign 25V682000 · 20,305 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.
Risk: Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-25 · 1032044 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the external roof radius trim on the curbside and roadside may not have been properly prepared with primer prior to being sealed. this condition may allow the sealant to not adhere to the external roof radius trim, which may lead to a leak in the roof.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-05 · 3002011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the water heater may not have been properly winterized. if the water heater is not properly winterized, it may leak water due to cracked internal parts.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.