- The problem
- Contaminants could block the internal orifices in the itt valves, causing the gas control valve to fail in open position: this would allow unburned gas to reach vehicle's living quarters.
- The risk
- Hazards of liquid propane gas in the living quarters of arecreational vehicle include risk of explosion and fire when exposed to a sourceof ignition, and respiratory distress from the gas itself.
- The fix
- Replace the itt valves with redundant gas control valves.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Coachmen MRV Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Coachmen MRV have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 1991 for the furnace.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MRV year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Coachmen MRV 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
- Rear axle bearings may fail due to a bending moment created by the aftermarket dual rear wheels from a variety of factors and especially when overloaded. Failure of the bearings create stresses on the rear axle, resulting in the breakage of the axle.
- The risk
- A broken axle will cause separation of the dual rearwheel assembly from the motorhome, causing loss of control which could result an accident.
- The fix
- Replace rear axle assemblies with full-floating rear axle assemblies. Also, literature will be circulated cautioning vehicle owners not to overload the micro-mini motorhomes.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Coachmen MRV: every year compared
All MRV years1985 Coachmen MRV vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Coachmen MRV | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1985 Coachmen Travelmaster | 1 | 2 | D | 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 1985 Coachmen MRV
Does the 1985 Coachmen MRV have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1985 Coachmen MRV: furnace (June 1991); axle assembly (April 1991). 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 1985 Coachmen MRV had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Coachmen MRV a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Coachmen MRV 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.
What should I do if my 1985 Coachmen MRV 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