Vehicle recall 22V135000 · March 8, 2022
Coachmen Apex, Coachmen Aurora and 9 more models
The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.
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 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.
- Consequence
- Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the shore cord inlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; Catalina & Aurora 1-574-825-8657; APEX 1-574-825-8205; Freedom Express & Work n Play 1-574-825-6302; Cardinal 1-574-296-7700; Cherokee and Vengeance 1-260-499-2100; Sabre 1-574-642-2100; and XLR 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1485.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V135000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 8, 2022
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-1485
- Owner notification
- April 5, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,009
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Apex (2022): 2022
- Coachmen Aurora (2022): 2022
- Coachmen Catalina (2022): 2022
- Coachmen Freedom Express (2022): 2022
- Coachmen Spirit (2022): 2022
- Coachmen Work and Play (2022): 2022
- Forest River Cardinal (2022): 2022
- Forest River Cherokee (2022): 2022
- Forest River Sabre (2022): 2022
- Forest River Vengeance (2022): 2022
- Forest River XLR Toyhauler (2022): 2022
Has your Coachmen been repaired?
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