- 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
2000 Coachmen Class A Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Coachmen Class A have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2001 for the vehicle speed control.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Class A year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 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.
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Coachmen Class A: every year compared
All Class A years2000 Coachmen Class A vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Coachmen Class A | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2000 Coachmen Catalina | 6 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Coachmen Coachmen | 5 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Coachmen Leprechaun | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Coachmen Mirada | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Coachmen Futura | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Coachmen 322QB | 1 | 1 | - | 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 2000 Coachmen Class A
Does the 2000 Coachmen Class A have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 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.
How many complaints has the 2000 Coachmen Class A had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Coachmen Class A a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 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 2000 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