1998 Coachmen Trailer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1998 Coachmen Trailer has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Trailer?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1998 Coachmen Trailer recalls

Fuel System, Other:Storage

Recall 98V010001Jan 13, 1998

Suspension:Rear

Recall 97V190005Nov 28, 1997219 vehicles affected

Most common 1998 Coachmen Trailer problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires1
Power Train1
Suspension1

What owners report

2010-07-28, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 COACHMEN CATALINA LYTE 259RK TRAILER. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. HE THEN FOUND THAT THE TIRE WAS PROTRUDING FROM THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND NOT ALIGNED. THE DEALER SENT A MECHANIC TO REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. THE CONTACT WAS THEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE AXLE AND THE BEARINGS WERE NOT SUITED FOR THE TRAILER. THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS. FOUR YEARS LATER WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE AXLE, WHEEL ASSEMBLY, AND BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE
2004-07-10, Tires
ON A TRIP TO THE SOUTHWEST, MY 1998 COACHMEN 30' TRAVEL TRAILER HAD 3 OUT OF 4 TIRES BLOW OUT. THEY HAD PLENTY OF TREAD, AND WERE INFLATED TO 50 PSI. SIZE IS STR 245-75R15. I BELIEVE THEY WERE ALL CARLISLE. THE FAILURES OCCURED OVER A 1-WEEK PERIOD.*AK

1998 Coachmen Trailer questions

Does the 1998 Coachmen Trailer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1998 Coachmen Trailer: Fuel System, Other:Storage; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Coachmen Trailer?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Coachmen Trailer 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.

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