Recall 22V135000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2022-2022 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,009 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V135000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,009 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.
Safety Consequence
Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the shore cord inlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; Catalina & Aurora 1-574-825-8657; APEX 1-574-825-8205; Freedom Express & Work n Play 1-574-825-6302; Cardinal 1-574-296-7700; Cherokee and Vengeance 1-260-499-2100; Sabre 1-574-642-2100; and XLR 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1485.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V212000 | 2025 COACHMEN REMOTE | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL | 69 | |
| 25V111000 | 2021 COACHMEN CATALINA | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1,833 | |
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| 25V034000 | 2025 COACHMEN CATALINA | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 64 |