- The problem
- Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. A loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is coming to a stop.
- The risk
- A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Coachmen Class A Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Coachmen Class A with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2001 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 2000 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Class A year, for its age
#425 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Coachmen Class A problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1999 Coachmen Class A recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor homes built on freightliner chassis and equipped with caterpillar engines and felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.
- The risk
- This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed. Freightliner is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1999 Coachmen Class A
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
1999 Class a motorhomes with ford f-53 chassis abs sensor engineering defect. *Bf the consumer stated the warning light would come on for no apparent reason and stay on for miles. It was discovered the left abs brake wire had been worn through by the brake rotor, which caused the wire to short out. The wire was properly mounted but when the consumer made turns, the wire would hit the rotor. *Jb
Coachmen Class A: every year compared
All Class A years1999 Coachmen Class A vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Coachmen Class A | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 1999 Coachmen Coachmen | 15 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Coachmen Santara | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Coachmen Catalina | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Coachmen Leprechaun | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Coachmen Mirada | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1999 Coachmen Trailer | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Coachmen Pathfinder | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Coachmen Sportscoach | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 Coachmen Class A
Does the 1999 Coachmen Class A have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1999 Coachmen Class A: vehicle speed control (April 2001); accelerator pedal (February 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Coachmen Class A?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Coachmen Class A had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 12, 2004 and the latest on October 12, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Coachmen Class A a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Coachmen Class A year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Coachmen Class A years have the most complaints?
1997 (2), 1999 (1). See every Coachmen Class A year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 Coachmen Class A has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data