Coachmen Prospera 2000

Model Prospera made in 2000 by Coachmen got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, trailer hitches.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
03V373000COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCfrom 05/01/2000 to 12/11/2002V (Vehicle)19110ODICOACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC10/14/200310/20/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Consequence SummaryAn electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Corrective SummarySamsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
TRAILER HITCHES
00V265001COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. V (Vehicle)1953MFRCOACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC09/12/200009/14/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: travel trailers and fifth wheel vehicles equipped with tekonsha or bargman breakaway switch assemblies. the subject switches are base parts 2011 and 50-85-009, and are branded tekonsha (2011) and bargman (50-85-009). these may be packaged in kit numbers 1026, 1028, 2011-23, 2028-23, 2011p, 2011ap, 20005, 20010, 20015, 20020, 2026, 2026-lb, 2028, 1026-lb, 50-85-200, 50-85-201, 50-85-250, 5061404, 5061406, 5061407, 5061408, 5061410, 5061506, 5061507, 5061508, 5067406, 5067407, 5067408, 5067409, and 5067410. the internal switching mechanism may fail to make proper contact and provide electrical continuity when the breakaway pin is pulled. this condition may result in no electrical power to the trailer brakes in the event of a trailer breakaway situation and could occur without warning.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a trailer breaking loose from a tow vehicle, the malfunction of a breakaway switch could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, property damage or both.
Corrective SummaryTekonsha is notifying distributors and original equpiment manufacturers and will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakaway kits free of charge. also, tekonsha will reimburse for all freight charges to and from its customers on recalled part number.
NotesTekonsha started notifying owners during september 2000.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 tekonsha towing systems at 1-800-325-5860 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
00V398000COACHMEN RV COMPANYfrom 10/22/1998 to 07/17/2000V (Vehicle)57612/11/2000MFRCOACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC11/27/200011/29/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with atwood mobile products' telescoping landing gear. the landing gear pin could shear under heavy loading conditions allowing the front end of the trailer to fall.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the pins in the affected units.
NotesOwner notification began december 11, 2000. 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 1-219-825-5821.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).