Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V477000 Reported July 6, 2022

Trailer brakes may not activate

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 12,141 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V477000
Manufacturer Campaign
51-1529
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
12,141
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 6, 2022
Completion Rate
38.21

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2022 coachmen catalina, and 2021-2022 forest river aurora travel trailers. the breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired to the battery disconnect, which can prevent the trailer brakes from activating as intended.

Safety Consequence

Trailer brakes that fail to activate can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway switch, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 2, 2022. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-6241. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1529.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V477000 or campaign 51-1529.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V477000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V477000?

NHTSA recall 22V477000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 6, 2022. It addresses: Trailer brakes may not activate. The recall affects approximately 12,141 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V477000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1529. 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.