1999 Coachmen Catalina Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Coachmen Catalina recalls

Most common 1999 Coachmen Catalina problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	3
Tires	2
Suspension	1

What owners report

2008-06-16, Equipment
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

2008-04-17, Equipment
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

2006-05-31, Tires
CONSUMER FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRE FAILED. *TS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATIONS. *JB

2004-10-04, Tires
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 RCLAIM

2001-04-06, Suspension
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

1999 Coachmen Catalina questions

Does the 1999 Coachmen Catalina have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1999 Coachmen Catalina: Equipment:Electrical; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Coachmen Catalina?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (3), Tires (2), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Coachmen Catalina has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.