2000 Coachmen Leprechaun recalls and problems

The 2000 Coachmen Leprechaun has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Coachmen Leprechaun vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Coachmen Leprechaun recalls

Recall 03V-373: Equipment

Reported Oct 14, 2003 · 19,110 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Problem: On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units 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 any key pads.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.

Recall 00V-273: Seat Belts

Reported Sep 13, 2000 · 2,688 vehicles affected · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: class a and c motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by AM-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge.

2000 Coachmen Leprechaun problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires3

Most reported parts

  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 2
  • Tires › Sidewall — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 36,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Coachmen Leprechaun complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Oct 13, 2005
Driving down i75 north of tampa in coachman motorhome , it started shaking then shaking got worse and worse, I slowed to 15 mpg and eased to shoulder stopped vehicle and looked at back tires , and found the tread had separated from the tire on the drivers inside dual tire. I checked back and there was nothing in the road and no visible puncture damage to tire. It just blew apart. When the tread separated it caused major damage to the underside of the coach. The box for the sewer connections was badly damaged and the filler tube for the fuel tank was hit and pulled in destroying the gas cap and…
Tires · at 36,000 miles · reported Jul 18, 2005
Dt: contact stated the 4 firestone tires on 2000 coachman, leprechaun model ss314 blew out. The motor home has a 1999 ford e450 chassis. Ton he first tire the entire belt came off, and hit the underside of the vehicle. On the second tire the steel wires came through the tread , but the belt did not come off. The third tire was the same as the second tire. The 4th tire had a 8'' inch tear on the sidewall. The tire had only 7,000 miles on it. Was sent off to firestone for an adjustment or replacement, and firestone refused to adjust or replace the tire because they said that coachman had put too…
Tires · reported May 12, 2003
The vehicle had four separate tire blowouts on the rear wheels due to the sidewall cracking and splitting. Three blowouts were on the inside rear tires and one blowout on the outside rear tire. Tire info: firestone lt225/75r16 original 1st failure- 425 miles 3rd failure- 7000 mi .

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Coachmen Leprechaun have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Coachmen Leprechaun: 03V-373 (equipment), 00V-273 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Coachmen Leprechaun?

Owners report tires problems most often (3 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 36,000 miles.

Are Coachmen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Coachmen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.