NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Forest River, Inc. - Towing Coupler Underrated For Vehicle Weight
Published: February 21, 2025Recall ID: 25V112000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An underrated towing coupler can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Catalina ACAT35FME travel trailers. The towing coupler may be underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
Affected Products
Towing Coupler Underrated For Vehicle Weight
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Towing Coupler Underrated For Vehicle Weight |
| Nhtsa id | 25V112000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V112000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Coachmen Catalina ACAT35FME travel trailers. The towing coupler may be underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 2, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1897. |
| Consequence summary | An underrated towing coupler can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 205-1897 |
| Potentially affected | 7 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |