2000 Coachmen Royal recalls and problems

The 2000 Coachmen Royal has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Coachmen dealer.

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

2000 Coachmen Royal recalls

Recall 00V-398: Trailer Hitches

Reported Nov 27, 2000 · 576 vehicles affected · COACHMEN RV COMPANY

Problem: Vehicle description: fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with atwood mobile products' telescoping landing gear. The landing gear pin could shear under heavy loading conditions allowing the front end of the trailer to fall.

Risk: This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the pins in the affected units.

Recall 00V-265: Trailer Hitches

Reported Sep 12, 2000 · 1,953 vehicles affected · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: travel trailers and fifth wheel vehicles equipped with tekonsha or bargman breakaway switch assemblies. The subject switches are base parts 2011 and 50-85-009, and are branded tekonsha (2011) and bargman (50-85-009). These may be packaged in kit numbers 1026, 1028, 2011-23, 2028-23, 2011p, 2011ap, 20005, 20010, 20015, 20020, 2026, 2026-lb, 2028, 1026-lb, 50-85-200, 50-85-201, 50-85-250, 5061404, 5061406, 5061407, 5061408, 5061410, 5061506, 5061507, 5061508, 5067406, 5067407, 5067408, 5067409, and 5067410. The internal switching mechanism may fail to make proper contact and provide electrical continuity when the breakaway pin is pulled. This condition may result in no electrical power to the trailer brakes in the event of a trailer breakaway situation and could occur without warning.

Risk: In the event of a trailer breaking loose from a tow vehicle, the malfunction of a breakaway switch could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, property damage or both.

Fix: Tekonsha is notifying distributors and original equpiment manufacturers and will replace the defective breakaway device with new breakaway kits free of charge. Also, tekonsha will reimburse for all freight charges to and from its customers on recalled part number.

2000 Coachmen Royal problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	1

Most reported parts

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

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 Royal complaints

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

Equipment · reported Aug 20, 2008

The contact owns a 2000 coachman royal. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. While on a camping trip, the contact's refrigerator began to leak. Two days later, he opened the refrigerator and noticed that everything on the inside was spoiled. Through online research, he discovered a recall for the same failure; however, he never received a recall notice. The contact believes that he did not receive a notice because he is not the original owner. Dometic stated that the recall notice would not have changed the fact that his refrigerator failed. Dometic refuses to even try to…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Coachmen Royal have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Coachmen Royal: 00V-398 (trailer hitches), 00V-265 (trailer hitches). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners report equipment problems most often (1 reports).

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.