1999 Coachmen Class A Problems: 1 Complaint, 2 Recalls

The worst 1999 Coachmen Class A problems

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

Brakes
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Brakes
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Recalls 2

Vehicle speed controlReported April 13, 2001 · 6,003 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. A loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is coming to a stop.
Risk: A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. Owner notification began may 14, 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 freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 01V115000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported February 20, 2001 · 99 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with caterpillar engines and felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.
Risk: This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed. Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or coachmen at 1‑219‑825‑5821.

Recall number 01V056001 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Coachmen Class A 1

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

Sep 9, 1999 Service bulletinConcerns with neutral wires in j-box from 7.0 kw generator

What 1999 Coachmen Class A owners say

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Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Brakes · 34,278 miles · DC

1999 class a motorhomes with ford f-53 chassis ABS sensor engineering defect. *bf the consumer stated the warning light would come on for no apparent reason and stay on for miles. It was discovered the left ABS brake wire had been worn through by the brake rotor, which caused the wire to short out. The wire was properly mounted but when the consumer made turns, the wire would hit the rotor.

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Questions about the 1999 Coachmen Class A

Is the 1999 Coachmen Class A reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Coachmen Class A, fewer than a typical Class A model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Coachmen Class A?

Brakes, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1999 Coachmen Class A have?

2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control.

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1999 Coachmen Class A problems