Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlRecall 22V-477 · Coachmen and Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 22V-477 covers 12,141 Coachmen and Forest River vehicles for a electrical system: integrated trailer brake control problem, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 38% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V477000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Coachmen Catalina, and 2021-2022 Forest River Aurora travel trailers. The breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired to the battery disconnect, which can prevent the trailer brakes from activating as intended.
The risk
Trailer brakes that fail to activate can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6241. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1529.
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 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
38%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 363 vehicles were listed as unreachable.