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Automotive · Canada · 2025-02-21

Coachmen Catalina RV trailers: incorrect hitch coupler rating

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-02-21
Manufacturer	FOREST RIVER
Models affected	CATALINA
Model year	2025
Units affected	2
Defect	A small number of RV trailers may have been built with a hitch coupler rated for 6350 kg (14000 lb.), when it should have one that is rated for 9525 kg (21000 lb.). As a result, the hitch coupler could be overloaded and fail._x000D_ A hitch coupler that fails could cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Structure
Remedy	None of the affected trailers have been delivered to customers. Forest River will instruct dealers to replace the hitch coupler before the trailers are delivered.
Recall number	2025-095
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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