Tl* the contact owns a 1998 coachmen catalina lyte 259rk trailer. The contact was stopped when he noticed smoke from the rear driver side tire. He then found that the tire was protruding from the wheel assembly and not aligned. The dealer sent a mechanic to replace the rear wheel bearings. The contact was then able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where he was advised that the axle and the bearings were not suited for the trailer. There were no further repairs. Four years later while traveling at 50 MPH, the failure recurred on the front driver side tire. The wheel became extremely hot. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the axle, wheel assembly, and brakes were replaced. The failure recurred within one year. The dealer informed the contact that the axle and bearings were not the correct size for the trailer. The wheel barings were re-packed during the diagnosis. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.
The worst 1998 Coachmen Trailer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, other: storage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: travel trailers equipped with 20 lb. Lpg cylinders supplied by manchester tank. These cylinders are equipped with an overfill protection. The overfill protection device may not function properly.
- Risk
- If a cylinder is overfilled, and some of the gas leaks out, the vapors could ignite if there was a source of ignition present.
- Remedy
- Manchester tank is performing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Manchester will replace these lpg cylinders.
Recall number 98V010001 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: travel and folding trailers equipped with dexter axles. The wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
- Risk
- A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
Recall number 97V190005 · Recall details
What 1998 Coachmen Trailer owners say
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On a trip to the southwest, my 1998 coachmen 30' travel trailer had 3 out of 4 tires blow out. They had plenty of tread, and were inflated to 50 psi. Size is str 245-75r15. I believe they were all carlisle. The failures occured over a 1-week period.
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Is the 1998 Coachmen Trailer reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Coachmen Trailer, close to a typical Trailer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Coachmen Trailer?
Suspension, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Coachmen Trailer have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, other and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Coachmen Trailer suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V190005. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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