Trailer brakes may not activate
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2022 coachmen catalina 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 5, 2022. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-6241. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1529.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Electrical System.
FAQ: Recall 22V488000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 22V488000?
NHTSA recall 22V488000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 8, 2022. It addresses: Trailer brakes may not activate. The recall affects approximately 202 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 22V488000 or the manufacturer campaign number 205-1534. 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.