NHTSA vehicle safety data
2007 Sportscoach Elite Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2007 Sportscoach Elite has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Sportscoach dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Sportscoach Elite. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #11V065000Reported February 4, 2011 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Potentially affected: 888 vehicles
Defect description
COACHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Safety consequence
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
COACHMEN IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
Notes
OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA #06V118000Reported April 13, 2006 · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Potentially affected: 29 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BATTERY CABLES THAT EXIT THE REAR OF THE BATTERY STORAGE COMPARTMENT ARE NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED. SHOULD THE CABLES BECOME UNSECURED, THEY COULD COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT THAT THE CABLES COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, THE CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING COULD EVENTUALLY MELT CAUSING A DIRECT SHORT IN THE 12-VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL USE A TUBE CLAMP TO SECURE THE EXCESS LENGTH OF WIRE TO A STEEL TRUSS MEMBER ABOVE AND OUT OF THE WAY OF THE EXHAUST AND WILL ALSO ADD A HEAT SHIELD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 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.
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