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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 25V111📅 Feb 21, 2025

2017–2025 Coachmen Catalina & 2020–2025 Forest River Aurora + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

An incorrect weight rating may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V111000
Manufacturer recall #
51-1895
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,833
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-888-275-9171
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 24, 2025
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V111 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V111?

2017–2025 Coachmen Catalina & 2020–2025 Forest River Aurora + 1 more. 1,833 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Coachmen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-275-9171.