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Coachmen Catalina recalls and problems

38 recalls and 25 owner complaints for 24 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
38
Complaints
25
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

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Coachmen Catalina by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Catalina200000
2025 Catalina700000
2024 Catalina610000
2023 Catalina200000
2022 Catalina800000
2021 Catalina700000
2020 Catalina300000
2019 Catalina220000
2018 Catalina120000
2017 Catalina200000
2016 Catalina200000
2015 Catalina110000
2014 Catalina200000
2013 Catalina210000
2012 Catalina120000
2011 Catalina300000
2010 Catalina200000
2009 Catalina100000
2005 Catalina310000
2004 Catalina300000
2003 Catalina210000
2002 Catalina200000
2001 Catalina380000
2000 Catalina460000

Most reported Coachmen Catalina problems

Problem areaReports
Equipment16
Tires7
Wheels2
Exterior Lighting2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Electrical System1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Vehicle Speed Control1

All Coachmen Catalina recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
25V-728Oct 24, 20252026Structure, TiresForest River, Inc.
25V-682Oct 10, 20252025–2026Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
25V-264Apr 18, 20252024–2025Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
25V-245Apr 14, 20252024–2025StructureForest River, Inc.
25V-230Apr 10, 20252025EquipmentForest River, Inc.
25V-111Feb 21, 20252017–2025EquipmentForest River, Inc.
25V-112Feb 21, 20252025EquipmentForest River, Inc.
25V-034Jan 24, 20252025EquipmentForest River, Inc.
24V-280Apr 19, 20242024EquipmentForest River, Inc.
24V-254Apr 5, 20242024Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
24V-094Feb 9, 20242024Equipment, TiresForest River, Inc.
22V-556Jul 29, 20222022–2023EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-488Jul 8, 20222022Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
22V-477Jul 6, 20222020–2022Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
22V-243Apr 13, 20222021–2022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-135Mar 8, 20222022Equipment, Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
22V-003Jan 7, 20222021–2022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
21V-828Oct 22, 20212022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
21V-287Apr 23, 20212021Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
21V-128Mar 2, 20212021StructureForest River, Inc.
20V-544Sep 8, 20202021EquipmentForest River, Inc.
19V-639Aug 30, 20192020EquipmentForest River, Inc.
18V-624Sep 13, 20182019SuspensionForest River, Inc.
17V-756Nov 22, 20172009–2017EquipmentForest River, Inc.
15V-231Apr 20, 20152016SuspensionForest River, Inc.
13V-203May 17, 20132013–2014EquipmentForest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm…
10V-596Nov 24, 20102011WheelsCoachmen is recalling certain model year 2011 catalina and freedom express coaches manufactured from august 23, 2010, through september 28, 2010 and equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with…
10V-301Jun 30, 20102010–2011StructureCoachmen is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 catalina travel trailers manufactured from june 23, 2009 through june 14, 2010.
09V-353Sep 15, 20092002–2005EquipmentCoachmen industries is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2006 travel trailers manufactured between march 2002 and june 2005 equipped with certain model maytag refrigerators.
08V-639Dec 4, 20082004–2005EquipmentCoachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007.
08V-279Jun 25, 20082004–2005EquipmentCoachmen is recalling 37,293 motorhomes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation.
03V-373Oct 14, 20032000–2002EquipmentOn certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel.
03V-065Mar 10, 20032003Fuel System, GasolineOn certain class c mini-motor homes built on 2003 chevrolet chassis, the chassis fuel return line, which is tapped to supply fuel to the generator, has been found to have pressures that exceed the maximum allowed by the…
02V-012Jan 14, 20022000EquipmentOn certain rear diesel motor homes equipped with optional gas generators, the generator fuel fill gas cap provided with the unit may not completely seal against the rim of the fill tube.
01V-132Apr 16, 20012001TiresVehicle description: travel trailers.
00V-337Oct 19, 20002001SuspensionVehicle description: travel trailers equipped with drop axles and 13" wheels.
00V-273Sep 13, 20002000Seat BeltsVehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by AM-safe.
00V-265Sep 12, 20002000Trailer HitchesVehicle description: travel trailers and fifth wheel vehicles equipped with tekonsha or bargman breakaway switch assemblies.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Coachmen Catalina?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Coachmen Catalina has the most reports (8). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Coachmen Catalina have?

NHTSA lists 38 safety recalls covering Coachmen Catalina model years 2000–2005, 2009–2026.

What are the most common Coachmen Catalina problems?

Owners report equipment, tires, wheels problems most often.