1999 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN
The 1999 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN, potentially affecting up to 2,688 vehicles.
Recall 00V273001 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 2,688 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: AM-SAFE IN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1. TRAVELING ON I-77 TO CHARLOTTE, SC . TREAD SEPARATED AT AROUND 11:30 P.M. 3. REPLACED TIRE - MAILED DAMAGED TIRE TO FIRESTONE. *AK
1. DRIVING I-85 AT 55 MPH. 2. TREAD STARTED TO SEPARATE (TREAD SEPARATION) AND PULLED OVER. 3. DROVE TO CLOSEST EXIT AND HAD CHANGED. *AK
FOR THE SECOND TIME I HAD A SHOULDER SEPARATION, BUT THIS TIME TRVELING AT 35 MILES PER HOUR IN A SMALL TOWN, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE PREVIOUS INCIDENT WAS IN EARLY MARCH 2003, SPEED 60 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WENT THE SAME WAY, BUT WITH NO DFAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. 3 OTHER TIRES APPEAR READY TO SEPERATE, ACCORDING TO A LOCAL TIRE SERVICE CENTER.THE TIRE SIZE IS LT 225/75R16MS. THESE ARE ORIGINAL TIRES WITH 10/32 NDS TIRE TREAD REMAINING. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATEL 22000 MILES.*AK
LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRES DEVELOPED CRACKS (FIRESTONE STEELTEX R45 LT 225/75R96 M/S). NLM
LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRES DEVELOPED CRACKS (FIRESTONE STEELTEX R45 LT 225/75R96 M/S). NLM
Safety Rating for the 1999 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN
- 1997 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN — 4 complaints
- 1999 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN (current)
- 2000 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN — 3 complaints
- 2001 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN — 1 complaint
- 2002 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN — 0 complaints
- 2003 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN — 1 complaint
- 2004 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN — 0 complaints
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