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1997 Coachmen Destiny Recalls & Complaints

The 1997 Coachmen Destiny has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Coachmen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Coachmen Destiny. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1997 Coachmen Destiny owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Coachmen Destiny, describing incidents dated June 17, 1998.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Steering 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #828289 · Filed

    WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 70 MPH POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. JUST IN TIME THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHITOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK ALSO, THE DRAGLINK CAME APART BECAUSE OF FACTORY NEGLIGENCE. DEALER INSTALLED A NEW…

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COACHMEN/ELECTRICAL WIRING

NHTSA #99V076000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported April 12, 1999 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY

Potentially affected: 3,073 vehicles

Owners notified May 3, 1999 · Vehicles built June 23, 1992 – April 28, 1998 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES WITH BASEMENT CONVERTERS AND BASEMENT FREEZERS. A GROMMET MAY BE MISSING ALLOWING THE 110-VOLT WIRE TO RUB AGAINST A METAL EDGE.

Safety consequence

IF A DIRECT SHORT WERE TO OCCUR, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTOR HOMES TO DETERMINE IF THE SUBJECT WIRES ARE PROPERLY PROTECTED. IF THEY ARE NOT, PROPER PROTECTION WILL BE ADDED, AND IF NECESSARY, THE WIRING WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 3, 1999.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 COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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