2002 COLEMAN CARAVAN
3 recalls — 11 complaints — 3 TSBs
07V081000 Mar 5, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILERS WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS C... Read more
03V452000 Nov 4, 2003
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS 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 A... Read more
Consequence
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 F... Read more
01V368000 Dec 5, 2001
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: C25 AND C25SLB TRAVEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ANSI 119.2, STANDARD SECTION 3.2.1, MINIMUM EXIT FACILITIES, BY NOT HAVING A MINIMUM OF TWO EMERGENCY EXITS.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, THE TRAILER OCCUPANTS COULD BE INJURED TRYING TO EXIT THE TRAILER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 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 FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER AT 1-800-544-819... Read more
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
STRUCTURE
Aug 3, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2006
COLEMAN CARAVAN TRAVEL TRAILER 2001-2004 ALL CAMPERS DEVELOPED A SPONGY FLOOR DUE TO KNOWN LEAKS AND CHEAP CONSTRUCTION FROM MANUFACTURER. WHEN CONTACTED MANUFACTURER ALL WERE TOLD IF NOT ORIGINAL OWNER YOUR OUT OF LUCK. THERE IS A SERIOUS SAFTEY FACTOR WHEN TOWING A UNSTABLE STRUCTURE. IF YOU GOOGL... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Sep 29, 2008
Incident date: Sep 24, 2008
I HAVE A 2002 COLEMAN CARAVAN AND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE CAMPER STARTED DEFROSTING AND HAD A STRONG AMMONIA SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAMPER. THERE IS YELLOW STUFF COMING OUT IN A PANEL IN THE REAR OF THE CAMPER AND STRONG ODOR INSIDE THE CAMPER AS WELL. I FOUND OUT ABOUT A RECALL ON THESE YESTE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Sep 29, 2008
Incident date: Sep 24, 2008
I HAVE A 2002 COLEMAN CARAVAN AND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE CAMPER STARTED DEFROSTING AND HAD A STRONG AMMONIA SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAMPER. THERE IS YELLOW STUFF COMING OUT IN A PANEL IN THE REAR OF THE CAMPER AND STRONG ODOR INSIDE THE CAMPER AS WELL. I FOUND OUT ABOUT A RECALL ON THESE YESTE... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Sep 29, 2008
Incident date: Sep 24, 2008
I HAVE A 2002 COLEMAN CARAVAN AND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE CAMPER STARTED DEFROSTING AND HAD A STRONG AMMONIA SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAMPER. THERE IS YELLOW STUFF COMING OUT IN A PANEL IN THE REAR OF THE CAMPER AND STRONG ODOR INSIDE THE CAMPER AS WELL. I FOUND OUT ABOUT A RECALL ON THESE YESTE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 24, 2008
Incident date: Mar 24, 2008
COMPLETE FLOOR ROT AFTER 6 YEARS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Apr 27, 2004
Incident date: Apr 27, 2004
DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS AT 6,000 MILES, AT 14,000, MILES CONSUMER HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH BRAKES. FIVE MONTHS LATER, DEALERSHIP INDICATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH ROTORS AND PADS. WARRANTY EXPIRED,... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 27, 2004
Incident date: Apr 27, 2004
DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS AT 6,000 MILES, AT 14,000, MILES CONSUMER HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH BRAKES. FIVE MONTHS LATER, DEALERSHIP INDICATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH ROTORS AND PADS. WARRANTY EXPIRED,... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Mar 6, 2004
Incident date: Feb 28, 2004
SAMSUNG RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MICROWAVE. MODEL NUMBER MR5492W. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 30, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THE GAS PEDAL HAS TO ALMOST BE PRESS TO THE FLOOR BEFORE IT ENGAGES. RPM'S ARE AT 3000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jun 16, 2003
AS A RESULT OF A VEHICLE CRASH PASSENGER'S REAR SEAT BELT RELEASED RESULTING IN CHILD BEING TOSSED OUT OF SEAT. *AK
Crash
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 11, 2003
THE LOCKS ON THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR SPORADICALLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. *JB
Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 COLEMAN CARAVAN
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
2400503
Jun 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILURE. *TT
031
Jan 16, 2003
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
POTENTIAL WATER LEAK AT THE FRONT ROOF CAP AND TPO ROOF SEAM. *TT
0900702
Oct 21, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CAMSHAFT / BEARING SERVICE. *TT
COLEMAN CARAVAN — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the COLEMAN CARAVAN across all model years (2000–2004).
11
Total Recalls
17
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths