- The problem
- Certain travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- Fleetwood folding trailers will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood folding trailers at 1-814-445-9661,
Vehicle safety record
2001 Coleman Caravan Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Coleman Caravan with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2000 has 2 and the 2002 has 8.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Caravan year, for its age
#300 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Coleman Caravan problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 Coleman Caravan recalls 3
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
- On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens 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 fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: c25 and c25b travel trailers. These trailers were produced without support braces installed under the water storage tank.
- The risk
- A filled, unsupported tank could become dislodged and fall-out during travel creasing a possible safety hazard.
- The fix
- Dealers will install support braces under the fresh water tank. Owner notification began december 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 fleetwood folding trailer at 1-800-544-8193.
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3 complaints about the 2001 Coleman Caravan
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Went to clean the trailer and when I went into the bathroom I noticed that the floor immediately adjacent to the shower/tub was sagging and spongy. The trailer has not been used in 1 - 2 years. This trailer also has a tendency to leak around the pull out front bed, and we have had that repaired numerous times after we first bought the trailer. From looking at the internet this trailer's tendency to leak and damage the floors is not new and if the manufacturer knew about this problem then it should be repaired at their expense. *Tr
While driving at 25 mph, without any warning the front passenger stabilizer bar broke. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where they replaced the stabilizer bar. Please provide further information.
Coleman / fleetwood caravan travel trailers model years 2001 through present have incorrectly cutout slots for the axle leaf spring attachment shackles. The attachment bolts strike the frame when the suspension moves, causing the bolt heads to pound gashes into the frame. Eventually the bolt locks into the frame and the suspension freezes up. This causes the trailer to sway dramatically at highway speed and causes a loss of control. Damage to the attachment bolts can also result in the suspension coming apart. ...
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I own a 2002 model and had to return it to the dealer for the frame cutouts to be done correctly and attachment bolts replaced after I nearly lost control of my vehicle during transport on my first trip in it. I have personally inspected over a dozen caravans in the phx az area and found the majority to have this defect on one or both sides of the frame. The defect appears randomly at the four cutout locations. I have notified in writing the local dealers and also fleetwood / coleman. My incident occurred 08-2002. I received no response to my complaint from coleman / fleetwood. I have been back to the dealers on several occasions, the last in august, 2003 and have found that all used resale, new models and consumer owned models in for service still have this defect. The dealer has advised me that they notified coleman / fleetwood of this defect and the serious nature and were told not to fix any units unless a specific complaint was made by a customer. They were instucted to then only fix that unit and not any other ones on their lot. I have documentation and photographs of this defect if needed.*Ak
Coleman Caravan: every year compared
All Caravan years2001 Coleman Caravan vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Coleman Caravan | 3 | 3 | D | |
| 2001 Coleman Coleman | 1 | 0 | B | 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 2001 Coleman Caravan
Does the 2001 Coleman Caravan have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Coleman Caravan: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); recreational vehicle / trailer (November 2003); unknown or other (December 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 2001 Coleman Caravan?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), suspension (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Coleman Caravan had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 27, 2003 and the latest on October 1, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Coleman Caravan a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 31 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Coleman Caravan 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 Coleman Caravan years have the most complaints?
2002 (8), 2001 (3), 2000 (2). See every Coleman Caravan year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Coleman Caravan 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