The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V544000·Announced 2020-09-08

2021 Coachmen Catalina Recalled Due to Griddle Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 2021 Coachmen Catalina trailers because a long griddle hose allows open flames to be stowed inside, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Catalina CAT261BHS-8 and CAT263BHSCKLE recreational trailers. The defect involves the exterior griddle, which was built with a six-foot hose. This length allows the griddle to be stowed in the vehicle while an open flame is still present.

Storing the griddle with an open flame can increase the risk of a vehicle fire. None of the affected vehicles have been retailed yet.

Forest River dealers will install a three-foot LPG hose instead of the six-foot one, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
COACHMEN CATALINA
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CATALINA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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