1999 Coachmen Class A Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Class A years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Coachmen Class A. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Class A model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 34,278 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Coachmen Class A problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | 34,278 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Coachmen Class A recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Coachmen Class A years
← 1997 Class A · 2000 Class A →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Class A | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 Class A | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Coachmen Class A?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Coachmen Class A?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Coachmen Class A a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Class A model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.