NHTSA vehicle safety data
2000 Coachmen Royal Recalls & Complaints
The 2000 Coachmen Royal 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 2000 Coachmen Royal. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2000 Coachmen Royal owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Coachmen Royal, describing incidents dated August 1, 2008.
Most-cited components
- Equipment 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10239049 · Filed
TL*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…
COACHMEN/TELESCOPING LANDING GEAR
NHTSA #00V398000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported November 27, 2000 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY
Potentially affected: 576 vehicles
Owners notified December 11, 2000 · Vehicles built October 22, 1998 – July 17, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINS IN THE AFFECTED UNITS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 11, 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 1-219-825-5821.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
COACHMEN/TEKONSHA/BREAKAWAY SWITCH
NHTSA #00V265001 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported September 12, 2000 · COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Potentially affected: 1,953 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
TEKONSHA STARTED NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING SEPTEMBER 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 TEKONSHA TOWING SYSTEMS AT 1-800-325-5860 OR COACHMEN AT 1-219-825-5821.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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