2005 Coachmen Concord Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 4, 2008 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Concord years
Not enough data 1st of 18 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Coachmen Concord. That is the most of any Concord model year in the database (18 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,200 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Coachmen Concord problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~1,200 mi
Tires1 · ~1,850 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%1,200——
Tires150%1,850——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 1 complaints
2005: 1200512007: 120071

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Coachmen Concord recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerDec 4, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V639000 · 13,662 vehicles

Problem: Coachmen is recalling 13,662 my 2002-2008 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with glass shower doors and manufactured from june 15, 2001 thorugh august 6, 2007. When pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.

Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.

Fix: Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2008. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerJun 25, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V279000 · 37,293 vehicles

Problem: Coachmen is recalling 37,293 motorhomes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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.

Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Fix: Coachmen is working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or coachmen at 574-825-5821.

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.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 COACHMEN CONCORD RV. WHILE DRIVING 60MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THERE WAS MAJOR DAMAGE TO HIS RV. THE TIRE BLOW OUT TORE OFF SIDE OF THE CAMPER, THE WIRING ON THE FENDER WHEEL AND A GAS PIPE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NOT A FACTOR. A TOW TRUCK MECHANIC…

Tires · received Oct 9, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10205295

Dt: the contact stated there was a squeaking noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they found the entire brake system had rusted. The dealership replaced the brakes. The manufacturer has been contacted, but they have not responded. This is a 2005 , coachmen…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 21, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10145853

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Coachmen Concord?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Coachmen Concord?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Coachmen Concord a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Concord model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.