Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V544000 Reported September 8, 2020

Hose too long for exterior griddle

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V544000
Manufacturer Campaign
103-1227
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
8
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 8, 2020
Completion Rate
87.50

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 coachmen catalina cat261bhs-8 and cat263bhsckle recreational trailers. the exterior griddle was built with a six foot hose, allowing the griddle to be stowed in the vehicle with an open flame.

Safety Consequence

Storing the griddle while it has an open flame can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

None of the vehicles have been retailed yet. forest river dealers will install a three foot lpg hose instead of the six foot one, free of charge. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-4995. forest river's number for this recall is 103-1227.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V544000 or campaign 103-1227.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V544000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V544000?

NHTSA recall 20V544000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 8, 2020. It addresses: Hose too long for exterior griddle. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V544000 or the manufacturer campaign number 103-1227. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.