CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Coachmen Prism has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (1 report).
2012 Coachmen Prism recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational vehicles, cargo trailers and restroom trailers may have clogged internals, so they may not discharge as expected or may need excessive force to activate.
Driver Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in Crash
The driver's frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can build up excessive internal pressure when the air bag deploys.
Entry steps may fracture and become unstable, raising injury risk
The electric entry and exit steps on certain motorhomes and trailers may have a bolt that can fracture.
Most common 2012 Coachmen Prism problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
My motorhome does not have an emergency escape window.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 COACHMEN PRISM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BANGING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PROPANE TANKS SHIELD WELD HAD FRACTURED AND WAS HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT USED BUNGEE CORDS TO TEMPORARILY HOLD UP THE SHIELD UNTIL HE REACHED THE CLOSEST REPAIR FACILITY. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL WELDS THAT HELD THE TANK WERE OF VERY POOR QUALITY. THE MECHANIC RELOCATED THE TANK ABOVE OF THE ANGLE ARM INSTEAD OF BELOW IT AND BOLTED THE TANK TO PREVENT THE FAILURE FROM RECURRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000
2012 Coachmen Prism questions
Does the 2012 Coachmen Prism have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Coachmen Prism: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Driver Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in Crash; Entry steps may fracture and become unstable, raising injury risk; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Coachmen Prism?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Coachmen Prism 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.