Recall 25V111 affects 1,833 2017-2025 Forest River Aurora, Catalina, and Puma travel trailers for incorrect placard weight ratings. Forest River sends corrected placards free.
Forest River is recalling 1,833 2017-2025 Aurora, Catalina, and Puma travel trailers because the GVWR on the federal placard can exceed the safety chain rating. An incorrect weight rating can lead owners to overload the trailer and increase crash risk, and Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal placard on 2017-2025 Forest River Aurora, Catalina, and Puma travel trailers is the weight label on the trailer. It lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or GVWR, which tells an owner the maximum loaded weight the trailer is rated to carry.
On affected trailers, the GVWR printed on that placard is higher than the rating for the safety chains. The safety chains are the backup connection between the trailer and tow vehicle if the coupler separates. Forest River traced the problem to an engineering error, so the label gave a higher weight figure than the chains were rated to support.
An owner looking only at the placard would not see the mismatch between the printed GVWR and the safety chain rating. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Spans the Aurora, Catalina, and Puma lines across the 2017-2025 model years, all tied to the same vehicle label (placard or certification).
| 2020 Forest River Aurora | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2022 Forest River Aurora | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Forest River Aurora | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2023 Coachmen Catalina | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Coachmen Catalina | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Coachmen Catalina | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2021 Forest River Aurora | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2021 Coachmen Catalina | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2019 Coachmen Catalina | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Forest River Puma | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2023 Forest River Aurora | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Forest River Aurora | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2022 Coachmen Catalina | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2020 Coachmen Catalina | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Coachmen Catalina | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Coachmen Catalina | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 1,833 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect weight rating can lead an owner to overload the vehicle without realizing it, increasing crash risk. There is no warning sign from the placard itself, so use the corrected weight label before loading or towing. Schedule the recall remedy soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2017-2025 Aurora, Catalina, or Puma travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service or a franchised Forest River dealer to request the free corrected Federal Placard.
- Reference recall number 25V111 when you call, and ask for the corrected placard that matches the trailer's safety-chain rating.
- Apply the corrected Federal Placard using Forest River's instructions before loading or towing the trailer.
- Avoid loading the trailer by the old GVWR label until the corrected placard is installed.
What happens at the repair
For this recall, the remedy is handled by mail rather than a shop repair. Forest River mails a corrected Federal Placard with application instructions, free of charge. Follow the included instructions to apply the corrected placard to the trailer. If you paid out of pocket for a related placard correction before the recall notice, Forest River's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep your repair paperwork and contact Forest River customer service for the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 21, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 2, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| April 2, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 2, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 2, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V111?
Recall 25V111 covers 1,833 2017-2025 Forest River Aurora, Catalina, and Puma travel trailers with a Federal placard that lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating above the safety-chain rating. That incorrect rating can lead to trailer overloading and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2017-2025 Forest River Aurora, Catalina, or Puma is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V111. If it is, follow Forest River's corrected Federal Placard application instructions. Forest River mailed owner letters on March 24, 2025, and lists recall number 51-1895 for this campaign.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. Forest River will mail owners a corrected Federal Placard with application instructions free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is unintended overloading. If the Federal placard shows a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating above the safety-chain rating, an owner can load the trailer beyond what the safety chains are rated to handle, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought this trailer used?
The free recall correction still applies. Used trailers do not lose recall coverage because ownership changed. Check your VIN, then reference recall 25V111 or Forest River recall number 51-1895 when contacting Forest River customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V111000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-0588 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V111 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V111000 |
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 →