- 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
2003 Coleman Caravan Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Coleman Caravan with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2002 has 8 and the 2004 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Caravan year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Coleman Caravan problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 Coleman Caravan 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
- 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.
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1 complaints about the 2003 Coleman Caravan
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Our 2003 coleman caravan rv almost burned up on october 31, 2010 because of the refrigerator. I heard a sizzling sound and took back off refrigerator, it was very hot. I turned the gas off and unhooked battery. I contacted dometic to let them know that the recall did not fix ours and was told it was up to me to fix that there was nothing more they would do. Thank god I checked our camper or it probably would have burnt up. *Tr
Coleman Caravan: every year compared
All Caravan years2003 Coleman Caravan vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Coleman Caravan | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2003 Coleman Bayside | 1 | 0 | - | 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 2003 Coleman Caravan
Does the 2003 Coleman Caravan have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Coleman Caravan: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); recreational vehicle / trailer (November 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 2003 Coleman Caravan?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Coleman Caravan had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 3, 2010 and the latest on November 3, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Coleman Caravan a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2003 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