2020–2022 Forest River Aurora & Coachmen Catalina Electrical System Recall 22V477000 (Forest River 51-1529)
NHTSA recall 22V477000 (Forest River recall 51-1529) covers about 12,141 2020–2022 Forest River Aurora & Coachmen Catalina vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 6, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V477000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (integrated trailer brake control)
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.
The risk
Trailer brakes that fail to activate can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Aug 2, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Forest River recall number 51-1529
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V477000 as 51-1529. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "51-1529 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Aurora | 2021–2022 | — |
| Coachmen Catalina | 2020–2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jul 6, 2022
- Owner notification
- Aug 2, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V477000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V477000 is open, call any Forest River dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V477000 or 51-1529). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V477000?
NHTSA recall 22V477000 (Forest River recall 51-1529) covers about 12,141 2020–2022 Forest River Aurora & Coachmen Catalina vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 6, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 Coachmen Catalina, and 2021-2022 Forest River Aurora travel trailers.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V477000?
NHTSA's record for 22V477000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Trailer brakes that fail to activate can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V477000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Forest River dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V477000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway switch, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Aug 2, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Forest River recall number for 22V477000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 51-1529. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (51-1529) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V477000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V477000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
Related recalls
- 25V682000: 2016–2026 Forest River & Coachmen (6 models) electrical system (Oct 10, 2025)
- 22V556000: 2022–2023 57 models equipment (Jul 29, 2022)
- 22V243000: 2021–2023 40 models equipment (Apr 13, 2022)