1997 COACHMEN DESTINY
1 recalls — 3 complaints
99V076000 Apr 12, 1999
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES WITH BASEMENT CONVERTERS AND BASEMENT FREEZERS. A GROMMET MAY BE MISSING ALLOWING THE 110-VOLT WIRE TO RUB AGAINST A METAL EDGE.
Consequence
IF A DIRECT SHORT WERE TO OCCUR, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTOR HOMES TO DETERMINE IF THE SUBJECT WIRES ARE PROPERLY PROTECTED. IF THEY ARE NOT, PROPER PROTECTION WILL BE ADDED, AND IF NECESSARY, THE WIRING WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 28, 1998
Incident date: Jun 17, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 70 MPH POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. JUST IN TIME THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHITOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK ALSO, THE DRAGLINK CAME APART BECAUSE OF FACTORY NEGLIGENCE. DEALER INSTALLED A NEW ST... Read more
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Sep 28, 1998
Incident date: Jun 17, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 70 MPH POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. JUST IN TIME THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHITOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK ALSO, THE DRAGLINK CAME APART BECAUSE OF FACTORY NEGLIGENCE. DEALER INSTALLED A NEW ST... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Sep 28, 1998
Incident date: Jun 17, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 70 MPH POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. JUST IN TIME THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHITOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK ALSO, THE DRAGLINK CAME APART BECAUSE OF FACTORY NEGLIGENCE. DEALER INSTALLED A NEW ST... Read more
COACHMEN DESTINY — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the COACHMEN DESTINY across all model years (1994–1998).
6
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths