Recall 25V112 affects 7 2025 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers for an underrated towing coupler. Repair is free at any franchised Coachmen dealer.
Coachmen is recalling 7 2025 Catalina travel trailers under recall 25V112 because the towing coupler is underrated for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. An underrated coupler can break and let the trailer detach from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk; Coachmen dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The towing coupler on a 2025 Coachmen Catalina travel trailer is the front hitch socket that locks onto the tow vehicle's ball. It carries the pulling load and helps keep the trailer attached while braking, turning, and moving over uneven pavement. Its rating has to match the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the maximum loaded weight the trailer is built to handle.
On these Catalina trailers, Forest River installed a coupler rated at 14,000 lbs. That rating is below the trailer's GVWR, so the coupler is not matched to the load the trailer is certified to carry. Forest River traced the problem to an engineering error. The replacement coupler is rated at 21,000 lbs, which brings the hitch hardware up to the required capacity.
There is no warning sign before failure. Forest River reported that the affected trailers were at dealers and had not been retail sold when the recall was decided.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Coachmen Catalina | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Coachmen Catalina trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An underrated towing coupler can break while the trailer is being towed, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so avoid towing until the coupler is replaced. 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 coupler replacement for the underrated towing coupler.
- Bring the recall notice if you received one. If not, reference recall number 25V112 when you call.
- Tow only as needed until the repair is complete, and ask the dealer whether the trailer should be moved by service transport.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coachmen technician replaces the towing coupler with the correct coupler for the trailer's rating. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Even if a prior repair was already done, the recall inspection or repair still needs to be completed so the correct parts and procedures are confirmed. For reimbursement, submit the service invoice to Catalina at the address listed in Forest River's recall instructions. Refunds apply only to repairs covered by this recall.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 21, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 3, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 2, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| April 2, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 2, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V112?
Recall 25V112 covers 7 2025 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers with a towing coupler that is underrated for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The coupler can break and let the trailer detach from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk. Coachmen dealers will replace the coupler 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 25V112. If it is, contact a franchised Coachmen dealer to schedule the free coupler replacement. Reference Forest River recall number 205-1897 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for this recall is a free coupler replacement. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Coachmen dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is trailer separation. An underrated towing coupler can break, letting the Catalina detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, arrange the free coupler replacement before towing the trailer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V112000 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen customer service | 574-825-4995 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V112 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V112000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (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 →