Recall 21V128 affects 261 2021 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers for incorrectly installed slide-room plates. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 261 2021 Catalina travel trailers because incorrectly installed interior plates can let the slide-room partially detach during transit. Slide-room detachment while moving increases crash or injury risk, and Coachmen dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The slide-room on a 2021 Coachmen Catalina is the room section that moves outward when the trailer is parked and pulls back in for travel. The slide-mechanism holds that room to the trailer wall while it moves and while the trailer is being towed. Interior clamp plates are supposed to fasten the mechanism to the interior wall so the slide-room stays locked into place.
On affected Catalina trailers, those interior plates were fastened only to the interior sidewall instead of clamping both the slide-mechanism and the wall. That leaves the slide-room less secure than designed. During transit, road movement and vibration can let the slide-room partially detach from the sidewall. The repair corrects the plate installation and adds exterior lags to the slide columns.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on noise, movement, or visible separation to know the slide-room is still properly secured.
Who's affected?
| 2021 Coachmen Catalina | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 261 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021 Coachmen Catalina trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A slide-room that detaches while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of a crash or injury. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm your VIN and schedule the repair before the next trip. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Coachmen Catalina is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free slide-room repair.
- Ask the dealer to relocate the slide-room interior plates and replace the exterior column screws so the slide-room stays secured during transit.
- Bring the recall notice if Coachmen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V128 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the repair is complete if the slide-room does not look fully secured.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician relocates the interior plates that clamp the slide-room mechanism to the interior wall, then replaces the exterior column screws. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. The manufacturer has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related slide-room repair before the recall work. Bring repair orders, invoices, and proof of payment to the service desk so the dealer can explain the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 2, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 11, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 9, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| April 9, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 9, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V128?
Recall 21V128 covers 261 2021 Coachmen Catalina 184BHS and 184 BHS-W travel trailers with slide-room plates installed incorrectly. The slide room can partially detach during transit, which raises crash or injury risk. Coachmen dealers will relocate the interior plates and replace exterior column screws for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Coachmen Catalina is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 21V128. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer or Catalina customer service at 1-574-825-4995 to schedule the slide-room plate relocation and exterior column screw replacement. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Coachmen dealers will relocate the slide-room interior plates and replace the exterior column screws free of charge. Reference recall 21V128 when you call for service.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is slide-room detachment while the travel trailer is moving. If the slide room partially detaches during transit, it raises the risk of a crash or injury. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free dealer repair before towing the trailer again.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V128000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-574-825-4995 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V128 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V128000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →