1999 Coachmen Catalina problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1999 Coachmen Catalina.
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- Ford E-450 (Incomplete - Cutaway): 2 of 3 decoded VINs · 2 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 1999 E-450
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Coachmen recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Coachmen
Seat Belts #00V273001 · 2000 · 2,688 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Fix: Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.
Equipment #02V012000 · 2002 · 206 units
Problem: On certain rear diesel motor homes equipped with optional gas generators, the generator fuel fill gas cap provided with the unit may not completely seal against the rim of the fill tube.
Risk: This could allow any gas that is splashed against the cap during vehicle operation, sudden stops, or turns, or a crash, to leak out. if gas is allowed to leak out through the unsealed cap/fill connection, the potential for a fire exists.
Fix: Dealers will replace the generator fuel fill tube and cap assembly. owner notification began january 23, 2002. 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 1-800-453-6064.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 5 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 1999 Coachmen Catalina have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Coachmen for the 1999 Catalina. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1999 Coachmen Catalina problems?
In 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.