Recall 25V034 affects 64 2025 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers with an incorrect dry weight label. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 64 2025 Catalina travel trailers because the Federal Placard label lists the wrong dry weight. An owner relying on that label can overload the trailer and raise crash risk, and Coachmen dealers will replace the label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2025 Coachmen Catalina is the weight and loading label mounted on the trailer. It gives the trailer's dry weight, which is the weight before cargo, water, propane, and owner-added equipment. That number helps owners, dealers, and service technicians understand the trailer's starting weight before loading decisions are made.
On affected Catalina travel trailers, the placard lists the wrong dry weight. The filing points to a clerical error, not a broken axle, tire, frame, or suspension part. The trailer itself is not being rebuilt for this recall; the repair is a replacement Federal Placard with the correct dry weight printed on it.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not hear a noise, feel a handling change, or see a dashboard alert because the defect is the printed information on the label.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Coachmen Catalina | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 64 |
| 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?
An incorrect weight label can cause an owner to load the Catalina beyond its rated capacity, which increases crash risk. Until the label is replaced, avoid loading near the listed limits and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Coachmen Catalina is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free Federal Placard label replacement that corrects the dry-weight information.
- Bring the recall notice if Coachmen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V034 when you call.
- Use verified weight information before loading the trailer until the label is replaced.
- Call Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-4995 with questions about the recall or dealer repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician replaces the Federal Placard label so the trailer shows the correct vehicle dry weight. The label replacement and labor are free under recall 25V034. If you already paid for a repair within this defect, Forest River says refund eligibility is limited to repairs within the recall scope. Submit the service invoice to Catalina, 423 N Main St, Middlebury, IN 46540.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 24, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 6, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 5, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| March 5, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 5, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V034?
Recall 25V034 covers 64 2025 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers with a Federal Placard label that lists the wrong vehicle dry weight. Relying on that label can lead to unintentional overloading, increasing crash risk. Coachmen dealers will replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Coachmen Catalina is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V034. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the Federal Placard label replacement. Reference recall 25V034 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 will replace the incorrect Federal Placard label free of charge at a franchised dealer.
What is the safety risk from the wrong dry weight label?
The risk is unintentional overloading. If the Federal Placard label lists the wrong vehicle dry weight, an owner can load the trailer beyond its proper limit, increasing crash risk. The free repair replaces the incorrect label.
When were owners notified about recall 25V034?
Coachmen mailed owner notification letters on February 6, 2025. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Catalina is included, then call a Coachmen dealer for the free label replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V034000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 1-574-825-4995 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V034 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V034000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (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 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →