Recall 24V775 covers 272 2024-2025 Catalina CAT261BHS and Aurora ART26BHS travel trailers for missing anti-siphon vents. Repair is free at any franchised Catalina dealer.
Catalina is recalling 272 2024-2025 CAT261BHS and ART26BHS travel trailers because recalled units lack an anti-siphon vent in the washer preparation area. That defect lets sewer gas enter the vehicle and increases the risk of injury; Catalina dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The washer preparation area in these 2024-2025 Catalina travel trailers is the plumbing space set up for a clothes washer. Its drain plumbing needs an anti-siphon vent, a small vent that lets the drain system breathe and helps keep sewer gas from moving back into the living area. When the vent is installed correctly, the plumbing can drain while keeping odors on the waste side of the system.
On affected trailers, the washer prep plumbing was built without that anti-siphon vent because of a manufacturing error. Without the vent, sewer gas can enter the vehicle through the washer prep plumbing instead of being blocked by the normal venting path. The repaired plumbing has the anti-siphon vent installed properly.
An owner or operator can notice a sewer gas smell inside the trailer. That odor is the warning sign tied to this defect.
Who's affected?
Spans the CAT261BHS and ART26BHS travel-trailer lines across the 2024 and 2025 model years, all tied to the same washer plumbing component.
| 2025 Catalina CAT261BHS | Plumbing |
|---|---|
| 2024 Catalina CAT261BHS | Plumbing |
| 2025 Aurora ART26BHS | Plumbing |
| Units affected | 272 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Sewer gas entering the vehicle increases the risk of injury. If you notice a sewer gas smell, ventilate the vehicle, limit exposure, and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Catalina dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Catalina CAT261BHS or Aurora ART26BHS travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Catalina dealer to schedule the free anti-siphon vent installation that keeps sewer gas from entering the trailer through the washer preparation area.
- Bring the recall notice if Catalina has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V775 when you call.
- Call Catalina customer service at (574) 825-4995 with questions before the appointment.
- Keep the trailer scheduled for repair even if you do not smell sewer gas inside the vehicle.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Catalina technician installs an anti-siphon vent in the washer preparation area so sewer gas does not enter the trailer. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. If you already paid for a repair within the scope of this defect, Forest River still requires the recall inspection or repair so the correct parts and procedure are confirmed. For reimbursement review, submit the service invoice to Forest River, Attn: Warranty Manager, PO Box 30, Middlebury, IN 46540.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 18, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 27, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| November 27, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 27, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V775?
Recall 24V775 covers 272 2024-2025 Catalina CAT261BHS and 2025 Aurora ART26BHS travel trailers with a missing anti-siphon vent in the washer preparation area. Sewer gas can enter the trailer, increasing injury risk. Dealers will install the anti-siphon vent for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Catalina CAT261BHS or 2025 Aurora ART26BHS is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 24V775. If it is, contact a franchised Catalina dealer to schedule the anti-siphon vent installation. Reference recall number 24V775 and Forest River recall number 103-1854 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 24V775, dealers will install the missing anti-siphon vent free of charge, with parts and labor covered.
What is the safety risk in recall 24V775?
The safety risk is sewer gas entering the travel trailer through the washer preparation area. NHTSA campaign 24V775 states that sewer gas entering the vehicle increases the risk of injury. The repair path is to have a dealer install the missing anti-siphon vent.
When were owners notified about this Catalina recall?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on November 5, 2024. If you own a used trailer or never received the letter, check your VIN to confirm whether recall 24V775 applies, then call a franchised Catalina dealer or Forest River Customer Service at (574) 825-4995.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V775000 |
|---|---|
| Catalina customer service | (574) 825-4995 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V775 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V775000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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