Recall 10V078000: 2009–2010 Coachmen Freelander and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 4, 2010

Manufacturer

Coachmen rv company, llc

Potentially affected

11vehicles

Model years

2009–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Coachmen 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.

Possible consequence

Improper 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.

Remedy

Coachmen 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Coachmen Freelander0 complaints
• 2010 Coachmen Freelander2 complaints
• 2009 Coachmen Prism0 complaints
• 2010 Coachmen Prism1 complaints