2003 Coachmen Leprechaun problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2003 Coachmen Leprechaun.
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- Ford E-450 (Incomplete - Cutaway): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 5 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2003 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
Electrical System #03V081000 · 2003 · 109 units
Problem: On certain class c mini-motor homes, the generator exhaust pipe may have been assembled and installed incorrectly resulting in insufficient clearance to or contact with the chassis fuel fill tube.
Risk: When operating, the generator's exhaust pipe may reach temperatures that could potentially melt and/or ignite the fuel fill tube. should this occur, the potential exists for a fire.
Fix: Dealers will disassemble a portion of the generator exhaust pipe assembly, turning one of the bent components around 180 degrees, reassembling the exhaust pipe and measuring to ensure a minimum of 3" air gap with surrounding components. owner notification began march 24, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remed
Equipment #08V639000 · 2008 · 13,662 units
Problem: Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. when pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.
Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.
Fix: Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. if an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. the recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. 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 2003 Coachmen Leprechaun have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Coachmen for the 2003 Leprechaun. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2003 Coachmen Leprechaun problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.