NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Coachmen Pathfinder
The 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Coachmen dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
NHTSA #18V179000Reported March 19, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Safety consequence
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or Glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0665.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.