NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Coachmen Leprechaun Recalls & Complaints
The 2001 Coachmen Leprechaun has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2001 Coachmen Leprechaun. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2001 Coachmen Leprechaun owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Coachmen Leprechaun, describing incidents dated December 26, 2006.
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- Equipment 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10177336 · Filed
TL* - THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE HIGHWAY MAGAZINE FROM GOOD SAMS REGARDING THE DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RECALL 06E076000. THE MOTOR HOME IS A 2001 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN, MODEL# RM2652 AND SERIAL # 04500353. THE CONTACT TRAVELS FREQUENTLY, AND IS CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED, ITCOULD CAUSE A FIRE…
COACHMEN/SAMSUNG/MICROWAVES
NHTSA #03V373000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported October 14, 2003 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Potentially affected: 19,110 vehicles
Vehicles built May 1, 2000 – December 11, 2002 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
COACHMEN/BATTERY CABLE ROUTING
NHTSA #00V290000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported October 3, 2000 · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Potentially affected: 88 vehicles
Owners notified October 16, 2000 · Vehicles built June 24, 2000 – September 1, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI-MOTOR HOMES, MODEL NUMBER 305. THE BATTERY CABLE THAT PROVIDES POWER FROM THE COACH BATTERY TO THE GENERATOR WAS ROUTED SO IT CROSSES OVER THE TOP OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD.
Safety consequence
UNDER EXTREME TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE'S INSULATION TO MELT RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
COACHMEN WILL INSPECT TO DETERMINE IF THE WIRES ARE PROPERLY ROUTED. IF NECESSARY, THE WIRES WILL BE RE-ROUTED.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 16, 2000.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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