NHTSA vehicle safety data

2007 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Coachmen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite, describing incidents dated October 23, 2007 to October 2, 2013.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Equipment 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across both complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10565952 · Filed February 26, 2014
TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ELITE EQUIPPED WITH A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HINGE ON THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR WAS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE DOOR TO COMPLETELY DETACH WHEN IT WAS OPENED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR DETACHED AND FELL ON SOMEONE ELSE'S FOOT…
ODI #10211206 · Filed December 8, 2007
WHEN GENERATOR IS OPERATING THE A/C PRODUCED BLOWS UP TV, DVD PLAYER, MICROWAVE AND ANYTHING PLUGGED INTO THE 120 AC OUTLETS. *TR

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SHOWER DOOR TOWEL BAR

NHTSA #08V639000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported December 4, 2008 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 13,662 vehicles

Owners notified February 9, 2009 · Vehicles built June 15, 2001 – August 6, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

COACHMEN IS RECALLING 13,662 MY 2002-2008 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS SHOWER DOORS AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2001 THORUGH AUGUST 6, 2007. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOWEL BAR ON THE GLASS SHOWER DOOR, THE EDGE OF THE BAR MAY CONTACT THE GLASS.

Safety consequence

GLASS BREAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE TOWEL BAR AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER IS NOT COMFORTABLE REPLACING THE HARDWARE THEMSELVES, A DEALER WILL INSTALL THE HARDWARE AT NO COST TO THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-5821.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

POWER STEERING FILTER PLUGS/FREIGHTLINER

NHTSA #08V193000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported April 28, 2008 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 961 vehicles

Vehicles built April 1, 2005 – May 31, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

COACHMEN IS RECALLING 961 MY 2005-2007 CROSS COUNTRY, SPORTSCOACH ELITE, MY 2005-2006 CROSS COUNTRY SE, AND MY 2006 SPORTSCOACH ENCORE CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT USING INLINE POWER STEERING FILTERS, PART NO. 14-16829-000. THE FILTER CAN PLUG DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SCREEN ADHESION TO THE FILTER HOUSING CAUSING A RISE IN RETURN LINE PRESSURE. THIS CAN LEAD TO HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FILTER OR STEERING GEAR FITTING RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING FLUID AND POWER ASSIST.

Safety consequence

SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER TO REPLACE THE AFFECTED FILTERS WITH A LARGER FILTER (PLEASE SEE 07V570). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-5821.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

STEERING GEAR SPACER/FREIGHTLINER/ZF

NHTSA #08V019000 · Steering — Gear Box — Shaft Pitman · NHTSA notice

Reported January 15, 2008 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 116 vehicles

Vehicles built February 1, 2006 – August 31, 2007 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS, THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.

Safety consequence

THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER AND ZF TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR (PLEASE SEE 07V343 AND 07E049). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR COACHMEN AT 1-800-453-6064.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

CONNECTING ROD FAILURE/CUMMINS

NHTSA #07V341000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported August 7, 2007 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC

Potentially affected: 49 vehicles

Vehicles built March 6, 2006 – September 23, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.

Safety consequence

IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, SPILLING OIL AND DEBRIS ONTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER WITH A CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E033). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR COACHMEN AT 1-574-825-8528.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Coachmen Sportscoach Elite.

Equipment

ODI #10565952

1 injury

Incident: October 2, 2013 · Filed: February 26, 2014

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 COACHMEN SPORTCOACH ELITE EQUIPPED WITH A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HINGE ON THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR WAS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE DOOR TO COMPLETELY DETACH WHEN IT WAS OPENED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR DETACHED AND FELL ON SOMEONE ELSE'S FOOT AND FRACTURED HER TOE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MODEL NUMBER WAS 1210IMSSD AND THE SERIAL:NUMBER 10029518. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. RK UPDATED 03/11/14*LJ UPDATED 3/31/14*CN UPDATED 05/28/14*LJ UPDATED 05/29/2014 *JS

Electrical System

ODI #10211206

Fire

Incident: October 23, 2007 · Filed: December 8, 2007

WHEN GENERATOR IS OPERATING THE A/C PRODUCED BLOWS UP TV, DVD PLAYER, MICROWAVE AND ANYTHING PLUGGED INTO THE 120 AC OUTLETS. *TR

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