2015 Coachmen PRISM: complaints, problems and recalls

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 COACHMEN PRISM. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE RAIN, WATER LEAKED ONTO THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE MANY PLACES OF POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE LEAKS RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD LEAKAGE AT THE WHEEL WELL AND ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ AND COACHMEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10915324 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 COACHMEN PRISM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SUN ROOF DETACHED AND FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE. THE SUN ROOF LANDED IN THE ROAD, BARELY MISSING OTHER VEHICLES. THE GLASS SHATTERED INTO PIECES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,078. *TR MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND SENT A REPLACEMENT PLEXIGLASS PANEL TO ME VIA UPS.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 40,078 miles reported. Look up ODI 11219319 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2015 Coachmen Prism Motor Home built on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the BBQ compartment door independently unlatched and landed in front of the exhaust. In addition, the contact stated the BBQ compartment door and the interior which were made of Styrofoam, and the plastic latch, were melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The f…

Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11658986 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2014-08-13 (August 13, 2014)

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Coachmen 2150LE Prism motor homes manufactured July 2011 to May 2014. Due to the welds being in an improper location, the liquid propane (LP) tank support braces may not be secure, allowing the LP tank to drop and fall off the vehicle while in transit.

Consequence: If the LP tank drops or falls off the vehicle while in transit, there is an increased risk of fire or explosion.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during October 2014. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-800-353-7383.

Reported: 2015-03-30 (March 30, 2015)

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Coachmen Prism recreational vehicles manufactured from July 1, 2014, through October 14, 2014 and built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

Consequence: If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Sprinter will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 15V-082.

Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.