2000 COACHMEN ROYAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 COACHMEN ROYAL
The 2000 COACHMEN ROYAL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 COACHMEN ROYAL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 COACHMEN ROYAL, potentially affecting up to 2,529 vehicles.
Recall 00V398000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 576 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCTS' TELESCOPING LANDING GEAR. THE LANDING GEAR PIN COULD SHEAR UNDER HEAVY LOADING CONDITIONS ALLOWING THE FRONT END OF THE TRAILER TO FALL.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINS IN THE AFFECTED UNITS.
View full details →Recall 00V265001 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 1,953 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEKONSHA OR BARGMAN BREAKAWAY SWITCH ASSEMBLIES. THE SUBJECT SWITCHES ARE BASE PARTS 2011 AND 50-85-009, AND ARE BRANDED TEKONSHA (2011) AND BARGMAN (50-85-009). THESE MAY BE PACKAGED IN KIT NUMBERS 1026, 1028, 2011-23, 2028-23, 2011P, 2011AP, 20005, 20010, 20015, 20020, 2026, 2026-LB, 2028, 1026-LB, 50-85-200, 50-85-201, 50-85-250, 5061404, 5061406, 5061407,...
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER BREAKING LOOSE FROM A TOW VEHICLE, THE MALFUNCTION OF A BREAKAWAY SWITCH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR BOTH.
Remedy: TEKONSHA IS NOTIFYING DISTRIBUTORS AND ORIGINAL EQUPIMENT MANUFACTURERS AND WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BREAKAWAY DEVICE WITH NEW BREAKAWAY KITS FREE OF CHARGE. ALSO, TEKONSHA WILL REIMBURSE FOR ALL FREIGHT CHARGES TO AND FROM ITS CUSTOMERS ON RECALLED PART NUMBER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 COACHMEN ROYAL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 COACHMEN ROYAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 COACHMAN ROYAL. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. WHILE ON A CAMPING TRIP, THE CONTACT'S REFRIGERATOR BEGAN TO LEAK. TWO DAYS LATER, HE OPENED THE REFRIGERATOR AND NOTICED THAT EVERYTHING ON THE INSIDE WAS SPOILED. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, HE DISCOVERED A RECALL FOR THE SAME FAILURE; HOWEVER, HE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT HE DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTICE BECAUSE HE IS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. DOMETIC STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE WOULD NOT HAVE CHANGED THE FACT THAT HIS REFRIGERATOR FAILED. DOMETIC REFUSES TO EVEN TRY TO REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE IT IS COMPLETELY RUINED. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT IF HE WOULD HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON TIME, THE DEFECT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED. UPDATED 09/24/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/29/08
Safety Rating for the 2000 COACHMEN ROYAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 COACHMEN ROYAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 COACHMEN ROYAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 COACHMEN ROYAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the COACHMEN ROYAL
- 1999 COACHMEN ROYAL — 1 complaint
- 2000 COACHMEN ROYAL (current)
- 2001 COACHMEN ROYAL — 3 complaints
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