2009 Coachmen PRISM: complaints, problems and recalls

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 COACHMEN PRISM. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE RAIN, WATER LEAKED ONTO THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE MANY PLACES OF POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE LEAKS RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD LEAKAGE AT THE WHEEL WELL AND ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ AND COACHMEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 COACHMEN PRISM RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, AN ABNORMALLY LOUD BANGING SOUND WAS HEARD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE RV. AFTER STOPPING TO INSPECT THE RV, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE 12 FOOT MOTORIZED RETRACTABLE AWNING WAS UNSECURED, AND NEARLY DETACHED FROM THE RV. THE ROAD RANCHER WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE RV WAS LATER DRIVEN TO THE LOCAL RV REPAIR SHOP APPALACHIAN RV REPAIR LOCATED AT 5606 NC 226 S, MARION, NC 28752, HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WA…

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THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE ON 3/4/2010 AND ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER THIS PROBLEM WAS FIXED BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD. THE VEHICLE HAS 33,500 MILES ON IT AND THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM OCCURRED AS STATED ON THE RECALL NOTICE AND CHYRSLER REFUSES TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPAIR. THE CASE # IS 27317662.THE REPAIRS AMOUNTED TO $5449.88....UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF *CN

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My motorhome does not have an emergency escape window.

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Inside the Coach is an entertainment center covered with hinging doors and a magnetic close. The first year we owned it the doors flew open while driving. In the process the left door broke off the hinge and fell on the seat. The second time it happened going over railroad tracks. This time the broken door fell on the seat and then on the floor. Normally my Jack Russell is in that seat. She could have been killed but the first time she was on the floor while still attached to the seat belt and the second time she was in the other seat with…

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WE HAD A FAILURE OF ONE OF THE REAR DUAL TIRES ON INTERSTATE 15 SOUTH OF IDAHO FALLS. THE MERCEDES SPRINTER 3500 CHASSIS AND CHROME REAR OUTSIDE DUAL WHEELS DOES NOT HAVE EFFECTIVE ACCESS TO THE DUAL TIRES TO CHECK AND CHANGE THE AIR PRESSURE. THE LENGTH OF THE INNER TIRE VALVE STEM MAKES THE JOB OF REINSTALLING THE VALVE CAP VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT REMOVAL OF THE OUTER CHROME DUAL WHEEL. THE OUTSIDE DUAL IS ALMOST AS DIFFICULT. AS A RESULT, MOST OWNERS CAN NOT AND WILL NOT CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE ON THE INNER DUAL TIRE CREATING A POTENT…

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THE FUEL GOT LOW AND ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL THESE LIGHTS WENT ON THE DASH. RE-FUELED AND THEY STILL DIDN'T GO OUT. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. AFTER REFUELING, I PUT IN DRIVE AND IT REVD UP ALL BY ITSELF AND AS I PUT ON BRAKES, IT WAS GRINDING LIKE SAND IN THEM. I PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. TURNED BACK ON AND IT WAS FINE BUT LIGHTS STILL ON. THE RIGHT REAR SPEED SENSOR WAS SHOWING OUT WHICH MAKES IT REV UP AND SLOW DOWN. HAPPENED 3 TIMES ON HIGHWAY AND IN PARKING LOT. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM OR UNDER WARRANTY FOR REPAIR AS IT ONLY HAS…

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2018 Coachman Prism 14K miles. I've always had issued maintaining the correct air pressure in my rear tires. On 3/3/23 I took my RV to Discount Tire to have my tires checked. The technician pointed out where the rims were leaking at the welds. This same defect was observed on the wheel next to it. Discount Tires has provided a written statement of their findings. I called the service advisor at my local sprinter dealer; they informed me that this issue would NOT be under warranty. Although my tires appear to be in good condition, the effects o…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 COACHMEN PRISM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BANGING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PROPANE TANKS SHIELD WELD HAD FRACTURED AND WAS HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT USED BUNGEE CORDS TO TEMPORARILY HOLD UP THE SHIELD UNTIL HE REACHED THE CLOSEST REPAIR FACILITY. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL WELDS THAT HELD THE TANK WERE OF VERY POOR QUALITY. THE MECHANIC RELOCATED THE TANK ABOVE OF THE ANGLE ARM INSTEAD OF BELOW IT AND BOLTED TH…

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2014 COACHMEN PRISM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A BROKEN LP GAS REGULATOR. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LP GAS REGULATOR WAS BROKEN FROM THE FACTORY, THERE WERE NO AWNINGS ON THE SLIDE OUTS, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS ADVERTISED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. *JB

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 COACHMEN PRISM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V756000 (EQUIPMENT) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AT [phone removed] WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE PART WOULD BE SENT OUT HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT

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2014 COACHMEN PRISM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A BROKEN LP GAS REGULATOR. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LP GAS REGULATOR WAS BROKEN FROM THE FACTORY, THERE WERE NO AWNINGS ON THE SLIDE OUTS, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS ADVERTISED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. *JB

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The contact owns a 2015 Coachmen Prism Motor Home built on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the BBQ compartment door independently unlatched and landed in front of the exhaust. In addition, the contact stated the BBQ compartment door and the interior which were made of Styrofoam, and the plastic latch, were melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The f…

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This Coachmen Prism 2150CB motorhome, built on a 2018 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 chassis, is now going back to the dealer a third time for the same problem. First time, rear wheel speed sensors were replaced while in for other service as a part of a recall. No big deal. But apparently the issue is not isolated to rear wheel speed sensors. At 11k miles, 500 miles from home, another wheel speed sensor went out, this time the left front. Now, at 14k miles, 1500 miles from home, the right front wheel sensor went out. When this occurs, the following sys…

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