2001 Coachmen Catalina recalls and problems

The 2001 Coachmen Catalina has 3 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2001 Coachmen Catalina vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Coachmen Catalina recalls

Recall 03V-373: Equipment

Reported Oct 14, 2003 · 19,110 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Fix: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.

Recall 01V-132: Tires

Reported Apr 16, 2001 · 18 vehicles affected · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: travel trailers. The wrong load range tires were inadvertently installed. Affected units will have load range "b" tires instead of the required load range "c" tires.

Risk: If the travel trailer was loaded to a weight that exceeded the capacity of the tires, a tire failure could occur, resulting in a loss of control.

Fix: Dealers will install load range "c" tires on affected vehicles. Owner notification began may 18, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.

Recall 00V-337: Suspension

Reported Oct 19, 2000 · 69 vehicles affected · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with drop axles and 13" wheels. Incorrect axle and wheel assemblies were installed. The unloaded vehicle weight may exceed the carrying capacity of the tires.

Risk: This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving, leading to a loss of steering control.

Fix: Dealers will replace the axle assemblies and wheels.

2001 Coachmen Catalina problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	9
Exterior Lighting	2
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 5
Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights › Unit — 1
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights — 1
Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Coachmen Catalina complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · reported Jul 5, 2011

The contact owns a 2001 coachmen catalina equipped with a dometic rm2652. The contact stated that the refrigerator was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08e032000 (Equipment). An authorized dealer was notified, and informed the contact of the repair procedures. The contact declined to have the refrigerator repaired because she believed the repairs were insufficient. The contact stated that the repairs would not prevent the failure from occurring, but only contain the possible fire damage. The manufacturer was made aware of the situation, but offered no assistance.…

Equipment · reported Jul 19, 2010

The contact owns a 2001 coachmen catalina equipped with a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact stated that his refrigerator was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06e076000. Equipment:recreational vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that they could not perform the recall remedy because the failure had already occurred and the repair would not fix the refrigerator.

Equipment · reported Jan 7, 2009

The contact owns a 2001 coachmen catalina. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact stated that the refrigerator was not cooling properly. He also smelled a strong odor of ammonia. He received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08e032000 (Equipment) and notified the dometic customer center. The representative stated that they would be responsible for the recall kit; however, the contact stated that the remedy would not correct the issue. The part number was unknown.

Equipment · reported Jan 2, 2009

Mid november 2008 the refrigerator in my coachman camper trailer quit working. I discovered that the coolant liquid had leaked out. I had not yet gotten it in for repairs when I received a recall notice from dometic on jan 2, 2009 for this exact problem. This was my first notice of this problem even though after calling dometic , I discovered that they had been aware of the problem for several years. Upon contacting dometic I was also informed that they would replace the heat shield only after I had the repairs done out of my own pocket. How can they take the position that they are not…

Equipment · reported Sep 6, 2007

2001 coachman catalina coolant from the refrigerator leaked out. Dometic was the manufacturer of the refrigerator and they denied the claim because their refrigerator was repaired prior to the recall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Coachmen Catalina have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Coachmen Catalina: 03V-373 (equipment), 01V-132 (tires), 00V-337 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Coachmen Catalina?

Owners report equipment problems most often (9 reports), followed by exterior lighting (2).

Are Coachmen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Coachmen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.