Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2024 Coachmen Catalina by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2024 Coachmen Catalina
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 7, 2026 to Jan 7, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year68,732 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2024 trailer
Severity index0.02024 trailers average 10.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2024 Coachmen Catalina name equipment
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 2024 Coachmen Catalina
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-264 | Apr 18, 2025 | Front exterior accent lights, awning, and auto-leveling system may be incorrectly wired and not have proper over current circuit protection | Electrical system | 975 | Not stated |
| 25V-245 | Apr 14, 2025 | Clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach | Structure | 4,179 | Part replacement |
| 25V-111 | Feb 21, 2025 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal placard may exceed the safety chain rating | Equipment | 1,833 | Label or owner notice |
| 24V-280 | Apr 19, 2024 | Panel that isolates the cooktop from the furnace was not properly sealed during manufacturing, which could result in an inverted cooktop flame | Equipment | 148 | Repair or modification |
| 24V-254 | Apr 5, 2024 | Improper routing may leave the distribution panel wire unprotected from the battery | Electrical system | 1,552 | Repair or modification |
| 24V-094 | Feb 9, 2024 | Tire may contact the slide adjustment bolt and puncture the tire | Equipment | 45 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2024 Coachmen Catalina
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jan 7, 2026Failure Dec 31, 20256,000 milesWinchester, OHRecreational vehicle/trailer, Labels, Tires
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Catalina RV. The contact stated that the weight capacity information on the federal weight sticker was incorrect. The contact stated that due to the error, one of the wheels on the RV experienced a blowout. The contact stated that the sticker indicated a tire loading weight of 1432 lbs., which was lower than the correct load weight. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
NHTSA complaint 11709396
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 511950 Jun 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. Forest River is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body. - 511858 Nov 14, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Holding Tank Monitoring System trouble shooting guide for dealers to use for certain tank level sensors and monitors. - 511826 Jul 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a LCI authored document in which clarifies the axles' bearing grease frequently asked questions. This document is not tied to a specific make, model or model year. This document covers any recreational trailer manufactured with an LCI axle(s). The o… - 2051815 Jul 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The radio antenna wire wired "dead". This TSB will provide remedy for hooking up the radio antenna. - 2031797 Jun 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Certain Catalina Travel Trailers' Federal Placards may have been erroneously printed with an error of excessive dry weight. - 3001791 Jun 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The HDMI cable may not be plugged into the JBL entertainment device, which then routes to the TV, resulting in no audio or video. - 511722 Feb 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Alpha Roof Sealant may cause the Solar Panel Inlet to crack, which may allow water intrusion.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.