Unsealed cooktop may cause burner flames to invert
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 coachmen catalina and forest river aurora travel trailers. the panel that isolates the cooktop from the furnace was not properly sealed during manufacturing, which could result in an inverted cooktop flame.
Safety Consequence
An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 1, 2022. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8657. forest river's number for this recall is 203-1454. this recall is an expansion of recall 21v-828.
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FAQ: Recall 22V003000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 22V003000?
NHTSA recall 22V003000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on January 7, 2022. It addresses: Unsealed cooktop may cause burner flames to invert. The recall affects approximately 1,097 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V003000 or the manufacturer campaign number 203-1454. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.