- The problem
- On certain motor homes, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
- The risk
- An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
- The fix
- Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Coachmen Freedom Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Coachmen Freedom with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2003 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2001 has 0 and the 2003 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Freedom year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Coachmen Freedom problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Coachmen Freedom recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2002 Coachmen Freedom
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 coachmen freedom. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate and caused the valances to detach. In addition, the front driver side hubcap detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Coachmen Freedom: every year compared
All Freedom years2002 Coachmen Freedom vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Coachmen Freedom | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2002 Coachmen Aurora | 3 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Coachmen Coachmen | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Coachmen Crosscountry MH | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2002 Coachmen Cascade 26RBS | 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 2002 Coachmen Freedom
Does the 2002 Coachmen Freedom have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Coachmen Freedom: recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2003). 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 2002 Coachmen Freedom?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Coachmen Freedom had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 30, 2016 and the latest on June 30, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Coachmen Freedom a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Coachmen Freedom 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 Freedom years have the most complaints?
2003 (3), 2002 (1). See every Coachmen Freedom year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Coachmen Freedom 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