NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Coachmen Pathfinder Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder 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 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 Coachmen Pathfinder owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder, describing incidents dated April 23, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11204861 · Filed
THE LIGHT AIRBAG KEEP BLINKING
Power Steering Fluid Leak or Electrical Arcing
NHTSA #18V179000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice
Reported March 19, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 416 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 51-0665 · Owners notified April 13, 2018 · Vehicles built March 7, 2013 – February 18, 2015 (per NHTSA)
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.
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.
Other Coachmen Pathfinder model years
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