2013 Coleman TRAVEL TRAILER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
10 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 1; Structure: 1; Trailer Hitches: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2013: 2; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10521968 · 2013-06-26 (June 26, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 COLEMAN TRAVEL TRAILER CTS314BH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT STATED THE HITCH OF THE TRAILER LIFTED THE FRONT OFF OF THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE HITCH REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10521968 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10524377 · 2013-07-11 (July 11, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DUTCHMEN COLEMAN RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HITCHING THE VEHICLE TO TOW, HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE REAR MARKER LIGHTS AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE TRAILER NEEDED TO BE RE-WIRED AND THE ELECTRIC BRAKE WIRING NEEDED TO BE RE-ROUTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10524377 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10565966 · 2014-02-26 (February 26, 2014)
HANDRAIL INSTALLED NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR ON 2013 COLEMAN TRAVEL TRAILER CAN LOCK IN ANY POSITION. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HANDRAIL TO LOCK AGAINST THE DOOR TRAPPING PEOPLE WHO ARE INSIDE. THIS HANDRAIL WAS INSTALLED ON NUMEROUS VEHICLES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10565966 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
12V365000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings
Reported: 2012-07-31 (July 31, 2012)
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2013 Coleman 192 and Dutchmen 196 recreational vehicles manufactured from April 12, 2012, through July 9, 2012. These vehicles have been manufactured with the propane line in close proximity to the rear axle hanger which could be damaged by the rear axle hanger bolt during travel.
Consequence: If this occurs, a leak could develop, and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Remedy: Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace and re-route the propane line, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18,7, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
NHTSA campaign record ↗12V529000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Furnace
Reported: 2012-10-31 (October 31, 2012)
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Aspen Trail, Coleman, and Dutchmen recreational vehicles manufactured from October 4, 2011, through October 01, 2012. These vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior vent for the furnace.
Consequence: Without proper exhaust ventilation, the vehicle can fill with carbon monoxide resulting in asphyxiation. The heat build-up may also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, install an exterior vent, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2012. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
NHTSA campaign record ↗13V293000 · Equipment
Reported: 2013-07-03 (July 3, 2013)
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Aspen 1400RB, 1500BH, 1600RB, 2110RBS, 2470BHS and 3010BHDS travel trailers; certain model year 2013-2014 Coleman CTS14FD, CTS15BH, CTS16BH and CTS16QB travel trailers and certain model year 2013-2014 Dutchmen 190QB, 282RBS, 286BHGS, 318RKDS and 816QB travel trailers. Heat from the range burner may melt the propane supply hose.
Consequence: If the hose melts it may leak propane, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dutchmen will notify owners and dealers will install a copper line to the propane connection in the burner, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-574-537-0600. Dutchmen's recall number is 13-195.
NHTSA campaign record ↗