Vehicle recall 19V639000 · August 30, 2019
2020 Coachmen Catalina
The fasteners securing the upper sleeping bunks may be too short, which can allow the bunk to fall.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the upper bunk collapses with an occupant in the top or bottom bunk it can increase risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V639000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 30, 2019
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 205-1079
- Owner notification
- October 10, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 41
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Catalina (2020): 2020
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