Recall 25V682000: 2025–2026 Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Clipper, 2026 Coachmen Viking +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 10, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 20,305
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.
The risk
Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.
Affected vehicles
- 2025 Coachmen Catalina
- 2026 Coachmen Catalina
- 2026 Coachmen Clipper
- 2026 Coachmen Viking
- 2025 Forest River Aurora
- 2026 Forest River Aurora
- 2016 Forest River Salem
- 2017 Forest River Salem
- 2018 Forest River Salem
- 2019 Forest River Salem
- 2020 Forest River Salem
- 2021 Forest River Salem
- 2022 Forest River Salem
- 2023 Forest River Salem
- 2024 Forest River Salem
- 2025 Forest River Salem
- 2026 Forest River Salem
- 2016 Forest River Wildwood
- 2017 Forest River Wildwood
- 2018 Forest River Wildwood
- 2019 Forest River Wildwood
- 2020 Forest River Wildwood
- 2021 Forest River Wildwood
- 2022 Forest River Wildwood
- 2023 Forest River Wildwood
- 2024 Forest River Wildwood
- 2025 Forest River Wildwood
- 2026 Forest River Wildwood
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V682000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-1987
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Nov 18, 2025
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology