2000 Coachmen Royal problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2000 Coachmen Royal.
Recalls filed by Coachmen
Trailer Hitches #00V265001 · 2000 · 1,953 units
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
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.
Trailer Hitches #00V398000 · 2000 · 576 units
Problem: Vehicle description: fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with atwood mobile products' telescoping landing gear. the landing gear pin could shear under heavy loading conditions allowing the front end of the trailer to fall.
Risk: This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: dealers will replace the pins in the affected units.
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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FAQ
Does the 2000 Coachmen Royal have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Coachmen for the 2000 Royal. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2000 Coachmen Royal problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.