Recall 19V639 affects 41 2020 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers for short upper-bunk fasteners. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 41 2020 Catalina travel trailers because fasteners securing the upper sleeping bunks are too short and can let a bunk fall. If an upper bunk collapses while someone is in the top or bottom bunk, injury risk increases; Coachmen dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The upper sleeping bunk in the 2020 Coachmen Catalina is mounted to aluminum angle brackets, the metal rails that tie the bunk frame into the trailer structure. The fasteners are supposed to bite deeply enough into that structure to hold the bunk while it is in use.
On the recalled trailers, the fasteners used for the upper bunk assembly are too short. Coachmen traced the problem to a manufacturing change to a new aluminum angle assembly, where the wrong fastener was installed. A shorter fastener has less grip in the mounting structure, so the bunk can pull loose and fall while occupied.
There is no warning sign before failure. The bunk can look normal until the fasteners lose their hold, so owners should not rely on visible movement or noise as proof that the bunk is safe.
Who's affected?
| 2020 Coachmen Catalina | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 41 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
An upper bunk that is not secured correctly can collapse when someone is in the top or bottom bunk, increasing the risk of injury. Do not use the bunk until the fasteners are replaced. The issue has no warning sign before failure. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Coachmen Catalina is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free repair.
- Schedule the fastener replacement that secures the upper sleeping bunk so it cannot fall.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 19V639 when you call.
- Keep the upper sleeping bunk empty until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician replaces the fasteners that secure the upper sleeping bunk so the bunk is properly held in place. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. For prior out-of-pocket repairs tied to the bunk fasteners, Coachmen has a general reimbursement plan on file. Owners who already paid for the same repair should contact Coachmen customer service and keep repair paperwork ready for the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 30, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 9, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| October 9, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 9, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 10, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V639?
Recall 19V639 covers 41 2020 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers with upper sleeping bunk fasteners that are too short. The bunk can fall, and a collapse with someone in the top or bottom bunk increases injury risk. Coachmen dealers will replace the fasteners for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Coachmen Catalina is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 19V639. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the bunk fastener replacement. Reference recall number 19V639 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Coachmen dealers will replace the bunk fasteners free of charge under recall 19V639. Parts and labor are covered for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury from an upper bunk collapse. The fasteners securing the upper sleeping bunks are too short, which allows the bunk to fall. If someone is in the top or bottom bunk when that happens, the recall says injury risk increases.
When did the recall repair start?
The recall repair began October 10, 2019. That means the free fastener replacement is available now for included 2020 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. Check your VIN first, then call a franchised Coachmen dealer with recall number 19V639.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V639000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-574-825-8657 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V639 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V639000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →