2000 Coachmen Futura recalls and problems

The 2000 Coachmen Futura has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Coachmen Futura vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Coachmen Futura 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 00V-265: Trailer Hitches

Reported Sep 12, 2000 · 1,953 vehicles affected · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

Problem: 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, 5061408, 5061410, 5061506, 5061507, 5061508, 5067406, 5067407, 5067408, 5067409, and 5067410. The internal switching mechanism may fail to make proper contact and provide electrical continuity when the breakaway pin is pulled. This condition may result in no electrical power to the trailer brakes in the event of a trailer breakaway situation and could occur without warning.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2000 Coachmen Futura problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

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Recent 2000 Coachmen Futura complaints

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

Equipment · reported Apr 20, 2018
The contact owns a 1999 (Na) coachmen futura lite trailer. The contact stated that there were electrical failures with the vehicle and an internal failure with the refrigerator. The contact was not notified by the manufacturer concerning NHTSA campaign number: 06v430000 (Equipment) and NHTSA campaign number: 98v240002 (Electrical system). The contact stated that the dometic, two-door refrigerator (Model number: rn2652, serial number: 81000554) switch function failed to change to electric several times. The switch was able to switch from auto to gas. There was no override option to switch to…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Coachmen Futura have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Coachmen Futura: 03V-373 (equipment), 00V-265 (trailer hitches). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Coachmen Futura?

Owners report equipment problems most often (1 reports), followed by electrical system (1).

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.