Coachmen Prism

Model Prism made by Coachmen got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10V078000COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCfrom 12/01/2008 to 07/30/2009V (Vehicle)1101/08/2010MFRCOACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC03/04/201003/04/2010
Defect SummaryCoachmen is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 prism and freelander recreational vehicles built on 2008 sprinter chassis. the engine control module may not actuate the egr valve sufficiently to prevent soot accumulation, resulting in improper valve operation or sticking.
Consequence SummaryImproper valve operation may cause excessive exhaust emissions, illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp and a vehicle limp-in condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryCoachmen is working with chrysler to remedy this campaign and will reprogram the vehicle's engine control module free of charge. the safety recall began on january 8, 2010. owners may contact coachmen at 800-453-6064 and chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
08V127000COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC V (Vehicle)2MFRCOACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC03/20/200803/20/2008
Defect SummaryCoachmen is recalling 2 my 2009 prism class c motor homes built on chrysler my 2007 dodge or freightliner sprinter chassis equipped with 3.0l diesel engines. the crankshaft position sensor may have been manufactured incorrectly. the engine could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. this results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause the vehicle's engine to stall or not start under certain conditions increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryCoachmen is working with chrysler to replace the crankshaft sensors free of charge (please see 07v594). the two vehicles involved are still in coachmen's possession and will be remedied prior to being shipped to dealers.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.