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2000 Coachmen Catalina

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
6
Latest Oct 3, 2007
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.
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Latest Oct 14, 2003
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.
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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.
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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Coachmen Catalina, most frequently naming the tires & wheels, driver assistance and engine categories. 4 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

  • Tires & wheels350.0%
  • Driver assistance116.7%
  • Engine116.7%
  • Other / unspecified116.7%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
03V373000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Oct 14, 2003
19,110 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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 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.
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCView 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

Driver assistance
Filed Oct 3, 2007

FORD SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). RECALL 05S28. CALLED FORD TODAY AND THEY SAID THEY CAN NOT REPLACE THE PART BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART. SAID WILL NOT HAVE IT, MAYBE TILL DEC. THEY SAID THEY WILL DISCONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL TILL THE PARTS COME IN. THIS VEHICLE IS A MOTOR HOME. WE USE OUR MOTOR HOME A LOT. NOW I AM SUPPOSE TO WAIT TILL THE PARTS, MAYBE WILL BE IN, IN DEC????? PLUS I GET 8 MILES TO THE GALLON OF GAS AND I AM SUPPOSE TO DRIVE 25 MILES EACH WAY TO GET THIS FIXED 2 TIMES? TOTAL OF 100 MILES. THIS WILL COAST ME ABOUT 12 GALLONS OF GAS AT $265 A GALLON. TOTAL $31.00 FOR GAS AND MY TIME AND THEY DON'T EVEN HAVE THE PART IN. CAN YOU HELP US OUT? *JB

NHTSA ID
10204795
Incident
Sep 1, 2007
Other / unspecified
Filed Jul 30, 2007

RECALL BY DOMETIC ON MY REFRIGERATOR IN MY RV. MY RV IS ON A PERMANENT LOT AND CANNOT BE MOVED. THEY ADVISED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A SERVICE CALL. I ADVISED THAT I WAS NOT GOING TO PAY. THE AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER WOULD HAVE TO DRIVE 10 FEET TO MY RV. THE RV IS LOCATED ON A CAMP SIGHT THAT THE AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER OWNS. I CALLED DOMETIC NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY ADVISED THEY WOULD CALL BACK. TO THIS DAY I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM. *JB

NHTSA ID
10197809
Incident
Jul 2, 2007
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 16, 2007

PREPARED FOR 10 DAY VACATION FROM TEXAS TO SOUTH DAKOTA VIA OKLAHOMA, KANSAS, NEBRASKA, RETURNING VIA WYOMING, COLORADO, NEW MEXICO. ALL TIRE VERIFIED INFLATED AT 75 PSI (WITHIN 10% OF MAX UPON DEPARTURE. TIRE HAD 80% TREAD LEFT ACCORDING TO MIDROMETER MEASUREMENT WHEN TIRES REPLACED AFTER MULTIPLE BLOWOUTS. TIRES WERE ON 2000 COACHMAN CATALINA CLASS C 23 FT MOTORHOME. FIRST TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE, STORAGE COMPARTMENTS, AND KITCH CABINETS ON RIGHT SIDE OF MOTOR HOME. PUT ON SPARE AND WITH 15 MILES A SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT ON INSIDE LEFT. THIS TIRE TOOK OUT LP GAS LINE TO REFIGERATOR AND HOT WATER HEATER AS WELL AS SEVERE DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE, STORAGE COMPARTMENTS, AND BATHROOM FLOOR/CABINETS. WITHIN THE NEXT 100 MILES, A 3RD TIRE STARTED TO SEPARATE BUT I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER BEFORE COMPLETE BLOWOUT. UNKNOWN AT THE TIME WAS THE REAR BRAKE LINES HAD BEEN COMPROMISED. THE REAR BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED BY THE TIME WE REACHED DENVER, CO. VERY TRAUMATIZING EXPERIENCE AND BECAUSE OF OUR REMOTE LOCATION, WE WERE UNABLE TO MATCH REPLACEMENT TIRES BY SIZE OR BRAND. THROUGH THE GRACE OF GOD WE MADE IT HOME SAFELY AND THE RV IS NOW AT A DEALERSHIP AWAITING INSURANCE ESTIMATE AND REPAIRS. UNFORTUNATELY, THE INSURANCE COMPANY WANTS THE OLD TIRES SO THEY CAN GO AFTER FIRESTONE FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT I DID NOT WANT TO CARRY THEM 2000 MILES BACK TO TEXAS. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE THROUGH FIRESTONE TO GET NEW MATCHING TIRES ON THE GROUND AS WELL AS THE SPARE (7 TIRES TOTAL)? *TR

NHTSA ID
10196491
Incident
Jun 30, 2007
Tires & wheels
Filed Jan 2, 2004

WE HAVE A 2000 COACHMEN CLASS C RV MOTOREHOME. WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON RT 36 GOING ABOUT 60 MPH AND HAD A BLOWOUT IN AGRA,KS. IT WAS THE REAR OUTSIDE TIRE ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE. IT WAS A STEELTEX RADIAL R4S...LT225/75/R16. *AK WE HAVE BEEN TRACKING THE FIRESTONE TIRES SINCE 10/2/2000 AND HAVE CALLED EVERYBODY ABOUT OUT STEELTEX TIRES...TO NO AVAILABLE. WHEN THERE WAS THE CONTRAVERSARY ABOUT PSI ON THE INSIDE DOOR DIFFERING FROM THE TIRE PSI WE HAVE KEPT OUR TIRES AT THE PSI INDICATED ON THE TIRE ITSELF AND HAVE FAITHFULLY MAINTAINED THAT PSI. WE ARE REPLACING THE REMAINING 5 FIRESTONE TIRES BECAUSE WE FEEL SURE THAT IF IT WAS ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES....WE WOULD HAVE ROLLED THE RV OVER AND BEEN DEAD. WE ARE GOING TO PERSUE THIS WITH FIRESTONE TO SEE IF WE CAN COME TO SOME KIND OF AGREEMENT. IT SHOULD COST US OVER $600.00 TO $700.00 TO REPLACE THE TIRES.

NHTSA ID
10051515
Incident
Oct 11, 2003
Mileage
35,155 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Dec 31, 2003

WE HAVE A 2000 COACHMAN CLASS C RV. WE WERE TRAVELING EAST ON RT 36 GOING ABOUT 60 MPH AND HAD A BLOWOUT IN AGRA, KS. IT WAS THE REAR OUTSIDE TIRE ON THE PASSANGERS SIDE. IT WAS A FIRESTONE STEELTEX LT225/75/R16

NHTSA ID
10051438
Incident
Oct 11, 2003
Mileage
35,155 mi
Engine
Filed Oct 29, 2002

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING. TS

NHTSA ID
8021762
Incident
Oct 17, 2002

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—
2000Viewing640—
1999520—
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.