2001 Coachmen Catalina Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2001 Coachmen Catalina. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V373000Oct 14, 200319,110 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
  Covers: Coachmen Catalina 2000–2002, Santara 2000–2002, Shasta Cheyenne 2000–2002 +16 more

  Reported issue: On 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.

  Possible consequence: An 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.

  Remedy: Samsung 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…

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• 01V132000Apr 16, 200118 vehicles potentially affected
  Tires
  Covers: Coachmen Catalina 2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: travel trailers. The wrong load range tires were inadvertently installed. Affected units will have load range "b" tires instead of the required load range "c" tires.

  Possible consequence: If the travel trailer was loaded to a weight that exceeded the capacity of the tires, a tire failure could occur, resulting in a loss of control.

  Remedy: Dealers will install load range "c" tires on affected vehicles. Owner notification began may 18, 2001. 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.

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• 00V337000Oct 19, 200069 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Coachmen Catalina 2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with drop axles and 13" wheels. Incorrect axle and wheel assemblies were installed. The unloaded vehicle weight may exceed the carrying capacity of the tires.

  Possible consequence: This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving, leading to a loss of steering control.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the axle assemblies and wheels.

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