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2003 Coachmen Leprechaun

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.
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Latest Oct 14, 2016
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 Dec 4, 2008
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2003 Coachmen Leprechaun, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 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

  • Tires & wheels1100.0%

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
08V639000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Dec 4, 2008
13,662 units potentially affected
The defect: COACHMEN IS RECALLING 13,662 MY 2002-2008 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS SHOWER DOORS AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2001 THORUGH AUGUST 6, 2007. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOWEL BAR ON THE GLASS SHOWER DOOR, THE EDGE OF THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS.
The risk: GLASS BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE TOWEL BAR AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER IS NOT COMFORTABLE REPLACING THE HARDWARE THEMSELVES, A DEALER WILL INSTALL THE HARDWARE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-5821.
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLCView on NHTSA.gov
03V081000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Mar 5, 2003
109 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN CLASS C MINI-MOTOR HOMES, THE GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED INCORRECTLY RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO OR CONTACT WITH THE CHASSIS FUEL FILL TUBE.
The risk: WHEN OPERATING, THE GENERATOR'S EXHAUST PIPE MAY REACH TEMPERATURES THAT COULD POTENTIALLY MELT AND/OR IGNITE THE FUEL FILL TUBE. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL DISASSEMBLE A PORTION OF THE GENERATOR EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY, TURNING ONE OF THE BENT COMPONENTS AROUND 180 DEGREES, REASSEMBLING THE EXHAUST PIPE AND MEASURING TO ENSURE A MINIMUM OF 3" AIR GAP WITH SURROUNDING COMPONENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 24, 2003. 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

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 14, 2016

11/24/12 PURCHASED 2 BF GOODRICH LT225/75R16/BEIL JD11 2512 50K MILE/6YR WARRANTY. 02/29/16 3700 MILES FROM PURCHASE ON I-20 IN ATLANTA NOTICED A VIBRATION ROAD SIDE INSPECTION FOUND ONE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION/BUBBLED. 3/1 TOOK TIRE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE TIRE, DEEMED IT DEFECTIVE, BFG PAID $135.00 FOR A $163.00 NEW TIRE. 04/12/16 300 MILES LATER ON I-75 S OCALA, FL. EXPERIENCED A VERY LOUD CRASHING/HITTING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A STRONG VIBRATION, EXTREME MOVEMENT IN THE REAR CAUSING THE RV/TOW VEHICLE TO VIOLENTLY SWERVE BACK/FORTH BETWEEN LANES ALMOST LOSING CONTROL IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE, THE 2ND TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY CAME OFF, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE RV UNDERCARRIAGE & SEVERELY DAMAGING THE TOW VEHICLE SCATTERING DEBRIS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SEPARATED TREAD BROKE THE VALVE STEM ON THE INNER TIRE (DUAL REAR WHEEL) UNKNOWN TO ME THE RV WAS DRIVEN ON THE FAILED STEEL BELTS TO GET TO SAFETY. THE FAILED TIRE CAUSED $16,908.20 IN DAMAGES TO BOTH VEHICLES. TOOK FAILED TIRE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, STORE MANAGER COULD WARRANTY THE TIRE SINCE IT WAS DEFECTIVE BUT IF I WAS SEEKING COMPENSATION FOR VEHICLE DAMAGE, WOULD HAVE TO CONTACT BFG DIRECTLY NEW TIRE COST $197.93. CONTACTED BFG, FOLLOWED THEIR PROCEDURES. 05/25 THEY REFUSED MY CLAIM, CLAIMING UNDER INFLATION/OVERLOAD AS THE RATIONAL FOR DENIAL. CALLED MR. RITCH TOWNSEND, BFG MANAGER, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS EXPLAINING THE SITUATION THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT FROM AS INDICATED ADVISED HIM OF THE FIRST TIRE FAILURE THAT WAS COVERED SAID HE WOULD PERSONALLY INSPECT THIS CURRENT TIRE FAILURE & WOULD CALL ME BACK IF THEY REFUSED THE CLAIM & STATING TO SEND THE REFUSED TIRE BACK, 06/27 RECEIVED THE DAMAGED TIRE BACK, RITCH NEVER CALLED. CANT UNDERSTAND WHY TWO TIRES FAIL FOR THE SAME REASON WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME/MILEAGE OF EACH OTHER, ONE IS COVERED NO QUESTIONS BUT THE SECOND, ONLY WHEN ADDITIONAL VEHICLE DAMAGE IS CLAIMED DENIED, SEEMS CLEAR BFGOODRICH IS COVERING UP A GREATER TIRE DEFECT.

NHTSA ID
10916061
Incident
Apr 12, 2016
Mileage
49,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Coachmen Leprechaun by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025000—
2023020—
2022020—
2021020—
2020110—
2019230—
2018020—
2017110—
2016120—
2015130—
2014030—
2013020—
2012010—
2011010—
2010010—
2009010—
2008100—
2007110—
2006010—
2005010—
2004020—
2003Viewing120—
2002020—
2001120—
2000320—
1999410—
1997400—
1989200—
1984100—
1976010—

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.