Electrical systemRecall 22V-135 · Coachmen and Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 22V-135 covers 1,009 Coachmen and Forest River vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V135000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.