THE MOTORHOME VIBRATES AND BOUNCES SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING, THE VIBRATIONS ARE SO SEVERE THAT THEY CAUSE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS INCLUDING CAUSING THE CD PLAYER TO COME OUT OF THE DASH, THE FRONT PANELS NEAR THE FRONT WHEEL BROKE AND THE ALARM SYSTEM CAME OUT OF ITS PROPER POSITION, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VIBRATION FIXED ON THR…
Read full complaint
THE MOTORHOME VIBRATES AND BOUNCES SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING, THE VIBRATIONS ARE SO SEVERE THAT THEY CAUSE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS INCLUDING CAUSING THE CD PLAYER TO COME OUT OF THE DASH, THE FRONT PANELS NEAR THE FRONT WHEEL BROKE AND THE ALARM SYSTEM CAME OUT OF ITS PROPER POSITION, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VIBRATION FIXED ON THREE OCCASIONS BUT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. NLM
ON CERTAIN REAR DIESEL MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GAS GENERATORS, THE GENERATOR FUEL FILL GAS CAP PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT MAY NOT COMPLETELY SEAL AGAINST THE RIM OF THE FILL TUBE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW ANY GAS THAT IS SPLASHED AGAINST THE CAP DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, SUDDEN STOPS, OR TURNS, OR A CRASH, TO LEAK OUT. IF GAS IS ALLOWED TO LEAK OUT THROUGH THE UNSEALED CAP/FILL CONNECTION, THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE EXISTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERATOR FUEL FILL TUBE AND CAP ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A AND C MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: AM-SAFE IN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0
No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
1999 Coachmen Catalina Problems, Complaints & Recalls | Skip That Year