2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE
The 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Fuel System Diesel (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE, potentially affecting up to 37,293 vehicles.
Recall 08V279000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 37,293 vehicles affected
Defect: COACHMEN IS RECALLING 37,293 MOTORHOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy: COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRUCKER PULLED ME OVER, DUE TO EXCESIVE DIESEL FUEL LEAKING. STOPPED, DUMPED 2 GAL OF DIESEL, BEFORE I COULD STOP THE ENGINE. PULLING CAR, COVERED WITH DIESEL FUEL. PART COST $17.00, LABOR $300.00, PISTON #5 MY WARRANT CARD HAS 50,000 AND OR 5 YEARS, THE DEALERSHIP ONLY PURCHED A 3 YEAR CONTRACT. (FYI ONLY) CONTINUED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1000 MILES. PISTON #4 GAS LINE CRACHED AND DUMPING DIESEL FUEL. NOTE: 6 CYLINDERS, NEW PARTS HAVE DAMPER ON THE FUEL LINE, THIS MUST BE A KNOWN PROBLEM. 5 CYLINDERS NO DAMPER, THE 6 TH CYLINDER HAD THE DAMPER. I REPAIRED #4 CYLINDER IN 15 MIN. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE ORDERED 4 MORE PARTS SO I HAVE A SPAIR. PART NUMBER:420D/DDE A9060702433 I HAVE CONTACED DETROT DESOL, WITH NO RESPONSE. *TR
TRUCKER PULLED ME OVER, DUE TO EXCESIVE DIESEL FUEL LEAKING. STOPPED, DUMPED 2 GAL OF DIESEL, BEFORE I COULD STOP THE ENGINE. PULLING CAR, COVERED WITH DIESEL FUEL. PART COST $17.00, LABOR $300.00, PISTON #5 MY WARRANT CARD HAS 50,000 AND OR 5 YEARS, THE DEALERSHIP ONLY PURCHED A 3 YEAR CONTRACT. (FYI ONLY) CONTINUED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1000 MILES. PISTON #4 GAS LINE CRACHED AND DUMPING DIESEL FUEL. NOTE: 6 CYLINDERS, NEW PARTS HAVE DAMPER ON THE FUEL LINE, THIS MUST BE A KNOWN PROBLEM. 5 CYLINDERS NO DAMPER, THE 6 TH CYLINDER HAD THE DAMPER. I REPAIRED #4 CYLINDER IN 15 MIN. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE ORDERED 4 MORE PARTS SO I HAVE A SPAIR. PART NUMBER:420D/DDE A9060702433 I HAVE CONTACED DETROT DESOL, WITH NO RESPONSE. *TR
TRUCKER PULLED ME OVER, DUE TO EXCESIVE DIESEL FUEL LEAKING. STOPPED, DUMPED 2 GAL OF DIESEL, BEFORE I COULD STOP THE ENGINE. PULLING CAR, COVERED WITH DIESEL FUEL. PART COST $17.00, LABOR $300.00, PISTON #5 MY WARRANT CARD HAS 50,000 AND OR 5 YEARS, THE DEALERSHIP ONLY PURCHED A 3 YEAR CONTRACT. (FYI ONLY) CONTINUED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1000 MILES. PISTON #4 GAS LINE CRACHED AND DUMPING DIESEL FUEL. NOTE: 6 CYLINDERS, NEW PARTS HAVE DAMPER ON THE FUEL LINE, THIS MUST BE A KNOWN PROBLEM. 5 CYLINDERS NO DAMPER, THE 6 TH CYLINDER HAD THE DAMPER. I REPAIRED #4 CYLINDER IN 15 MIN. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE ORDERED 4 MORE PARTS SO I HAVE A SPAIR. PART NUMBER:420D/DDE A9060702433 I HAVE CONTACED DETROT DESOL, WITH NO RESPONSE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE
- 2005 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE — 0 complaints
- 2006 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE — 1 complaint
- 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ENCORE (current)
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