Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlRecall 22V-488 · 2022 Coachmen Catalina

Forest River, Inc. recall 22V-488 covers 202 2022 Coachmen Catalina for a electrical system: integrated trailer brake control problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.

59%
Vehicles repaired120 of 202 · 2025 Q1
Vehicles affected2021 model
ReportedJul 8, 2022Owners notified Aug 5, 2022
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 22V488000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina 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.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

59%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2022 Q32025 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall