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2001 Coachmen Catalina problems

The most common problem on the 2001 Coachmen Catalina is electrical system. It has 4.0 times the complaints of a typical Catalina model year.

Typical year4.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2001 Coachmen Catalina problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1

Recalls 3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported October 14, 2003 · 19,110 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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 number 03V373000 · Recall details

TiresReported April 16, 2001 · 18 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: travel trailers. The wrong load range tires were inadvertently installed. Affected units will have load range "b" tires instead of the required load range "c" tires.
Risk
If the travel trailer was loaded to a weight that exceeded the capacity of the tires, a tire failure could occur, resulting in a loss of control.
Remedy
Dealers will install load range "c" tires on affected vehicles. Owner notification began may 18, 2001. 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 1‑219‑825‑5821.

Recall number 01V132000 · Recall details

Suspension: rearReported October 19, 2000 · 69 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with drop axles and 13" wheels. Incorrect axle and wheel assemblies were installed. The unloaded vehicle weight may exceed the carrying capacity of the tires.
Risk
This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving, leading to a loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the axle assemblies and wheels.

Recall number 00V337000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Coachmen Catalina 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2001 Coachmen Catalina owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 5, 2011 · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 coachmen catalina equipped with a dometic rm2652. The contact stated that the refrigerator was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 08e032000 (equipment). An authorized dealer was notified, and informed the contact of the repair procedures. The contact declined to have the refrigerator repaired because she believed the repairs were insufficient. The contact stated that the repairs would not prevent the failure from occurring, but only contain the possible fire damage. The manufacturer was made aware of the situation, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 coachmen catalina equipped with a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact stated that his refrigerator was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 06e076000. Equipment:recreational vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that they could not perform the recall remedy because the failure had already occurred and the repair would not fix the refrigerator.

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 coachmen catalina. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2652. The contact stated that the refrigerator was not cooling properly. He also smelled a strong odor of ammonia. He received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 08e032000 (equipment) and notified the dometic customer center. The representative stated that they would be responsible for the recall kit; however, the contact stated that the remedy would not correct the issue. The part number was unknown.

Filed Jan 2, 2009 · IN

Mid november 2008 the refrigerator in my coachman camper trailer quit working. I discovered that the coolant liquid had leaked out. I had not yet gotten it in for repairs when I received a recall notice from dometic on jan 2, 2009 for this exact problem. This was my first notice of this problem even though after calling dometic , I discovered that they had been aware of the problem for several years. Upon contacting dometic I was also informed that they would replace the heat shield only after I had the repairs done out of my own pocket. How can they take the position that they are not responsible for these repairs when it is clear that the defect and breakdown of the equipment is entirely due to their faulty equipment and negligence? Is there a course of action to be taken to rectify this situation other than hiring an attorney? The camper info is as follow: 2001 coachman catalina 249qb model # 041 # . The refrigerators info is : dometic model # rm2652 serial # 10203991.

Filed Sep 6, 2007 · PA

2001 coachman catalina coolant from the refrigerator leaked out. Dometic was the manufacturer of the refrigerator and they denied the claim because their refrigerator was repaired prior to the recall. *kb

Filed Aug 1, 2007 · PA

Dometic refrigerator recall customer is asking for reimbursement for replacement**cc the consumer was informed the repair was made before the recall had been issued, however the consumer still experienced a failure of the cooling system. Model#rm2852.

Filed Sep 27, 2001 · Electrical · NY

When hazard lights are activated, brake lights do not illuminate when service brakes are applied. This was discovered while traveling in heavy rain up a hill at about 40 MPH. The owner of the truck following me informed me when we stopped at a rest area. This failure occurs while stopped or at any speed.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Lights · NY

When emergency flashers are on brake lights do not illuminate when brakes are applied. Please give any further details.

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Questions about the 2001 Coachmen Catalina

Is the 2001 Coachmen Catalina reliable?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2001 Coachmen Catalina, 4.0 times a typical Catalina model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Coachmen Catalina?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).

How many recalls does the 2001 Coachmen Catalina have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, tires and suspension.

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