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1999 Coachmen Catalina

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
5
Latest Jun 16, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Jan 14, 2002
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Coachmen Catalina, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, tires & wheels and suspension categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified240.0%
  • Tires & wheels240.0%
  • Suspension120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
02V012000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Jan 14, 2002
206 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
COACHMEN RV COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov
00V273001

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Sep 13, 2000
2,688 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The remedy: AM-SAFE IN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Jun 16, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 (NA) COACHMEN CATALINA. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NUMBER RM2652. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WOULD NOT GET COOL, AND A YELLOW RESIDUE WAS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BACKSIDE. HE DISCOVERED A SAFETY RECALL ON HIS REFRIGERATOR AND TOOK IT TO DOMETIC FOR REPAIR. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE NEEDED A NEW REFRIGERATOR AND PAID $13,300 FOR A NEW ONE. EVEN THOUGH HIS DOMETIC EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY STOPPED REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE SAFETY RECALL IN APRIL OF 2008. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF A SAFETY RECALL, AND HAD TO FIND OUT VIA THE INTERNET. THE PURCHASE DATE, PART NUMBER, RECALL NUMBER, AND LOCATION IN THE VEHICLE WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 07/29/08. *LJ UPDATED 07/29/08. *JB

NHTSA ID
10231105
Incident
Jun 5, 2008
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 17, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NUMBER RM2852. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. HIS REFRIGERATOR WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND HE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM OF THE RECALL AT THAT TIME. THE DEALER ALSO NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER HONORING RECALLS. THE PART AND RECALL NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 05/06/08. *LJ UPDATED 05/06/08. *JB

NHTSA ID
10224818
Incident
Apr 11, 2008
Tires & wheels
Filed May 9, 2006

CONSUMER FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRE FAILED. *TS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATIONS. *JB

NHTSA ID
10157363
Incident
Jul 1, 2001
Mileage
39,428 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 4, 2004

THE RIGHT REAR INNER TIRE VIBRATED, AND A BULGE CAME OUT OF THE TREAD, BUT HELD AIR. AT 46,724 MILES THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE VIBRATED, AND THE TREAD SEPARATED, BUT HELD AIR. AT 48,510 MILES THE LEFT REAR INNER TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND BLEW OUT. AT 52,715 MILES THE RIGHT OUTER REAR TIRE TREAD CAME OFF, AND AT 52,793 MILES THE LEFT REAR OUTER TIRE VIBRATED, AND THE TREAD SEPARATED, BUT HELD AIR. MANUFACTURER NOT PROVIDING ANY ASSISTANCE, JUST REQUESTING THE TIRES TO BE SENT TO THEM. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED.*AK. ALL 7 FIRESTONE TIRES FAILED. WHEN MOTORHOME WA SPURCHASED IT HAD 20871 MILES ON IT, AN DALL TIRES APPEARED NEW. FIRESTONE BLAMED OVERLOADING AND /OR UNDER INFLATION. CONSUME RCLAIMED IT WAS NEITHER OF THE TWO PROBLEM, BUT DEFECTIVE TIRES. *AK

NHTSA ID
10094922
Incident
Jul 30, 2001
Mileage
39,428 mi
Suspension
Filed Feb 27, 2001

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

NHTSA ID
559945

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Coachmen Catalina by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026020—
2025070—
2024160—
2023020—
2022080—
2021070—
2020030—
2019220—
2018210—
2017020—
2016020—
2015110—
2014020—
2013120—
2012210—
2011030—
2010020—
2009010—
2005130—
2004030—
2003120—
2002020—
2001830—
2000640—
1999Viewing520—
1996200—
1995500—
1991100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.