2004 Coachmen Rendezvous problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2004 Coachmen Rendezvous.
Recalls filed by Coachmen
Electrical System #05V091000 · 2005 · 250 units
Problem: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 101, "controls and display" and standard no. 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." models with actia instrument cluster, the incorrect software programmed into the cluster such that certain warnings are not displayed.
Risk: Incorrect software may not have the ability to illuminate warning lamps indicating brake system failures. the standards require driver warning when brake failure codes are set.
Fix: Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or coachmen at 574-825-5821.
Equipment #08V279000 · 2008 · 37,293 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Fix: 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. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with sche
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #09V193000 · 2009 · 2,555 units
Problem: Coachmen is recalling 2,555 my 2000-2009 georgie boy and coachmen recreational trailers equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. when combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. this can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. the driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
Risk: The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or coachmen at 1-574-266-4030, option 5.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2004 Coachmen Rendezvous have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Coachmen for the 2004 Rendezvous. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2004 Coachmen Rendezvous problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.