1998 Coachmen Trailer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailer years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Coachmen Trailer. That is the most of any Trailer model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Coachmen Trailer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Coachmen Trailer recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, other:storage
Problem: 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.
Fix: Manchester tank is performing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Manchester will replace these lpg cylinders.
Suspension:rear
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
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 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…
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.*ak
Other Coachmen Trailer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Coachmen Trailer?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, tires problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Coachmen Trailer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Coachmen Trailer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailer model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.