Recall Register

Sportscoach: recalls by model and year

NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns for Sportscoach. The register has 2 model lines of the make, model years 1972 to 2009. NHTSA has no complaint on file for the make.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.

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Model lines

2 model lines, in the order of the number of complaints.

Sportscoach: recall campaigns and complaints for each model line
Model lineModel yearsCampaignsComplaintsComplaints for each model yearComponent with the most mentions
Sportscoach7500.0
Elite6300.0

This table compares the model lines of Sportscoach only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Newest recall campaigns

The newest 5 of 8.

  1. 15V798000Received . 9,687 units.

    Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.

    Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 51-11102015-0109. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 68 make, model and year entries.

  2. 11V065000Received . 888 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Coachmen is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Coachmen is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on february 21, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

    Report filed by COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 28 make, model and year entries.

  3. 06V118000Received . 29 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain motor homes, the battery cables that exit the rear of the battery storage compartment are not adequately secured. Should the cables become unsecured, they could come in direct contact with the engine exhaust system.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event that the cables come in contact with the exhaust system, the cable protective covering could eventually melt causing a direct short in the 12-volt electrical system, which could result in a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will use a tube clamp to secure the excess length of wire to a steel truss member above and out of the way of the exhaust and will also add a heat shield. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-800-453-6064.

    Report filed by COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  4. 85V155000Received . 153 units.

    Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Lines and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The lp gas lines for the refrigerator and furnace may contact the top of the rear suspension system causing damage or rupture of the propane line. Consequence of defect: a damaged lp gas line could leak and may result in a fire or explositon. Note: the propane gas system should be turned off at the tank and not used until the corrective action is completed.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Reroute lp gas to clear suspension system.

    Report filed by COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  5. 84V128000Received . 3,173 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The fuel hose may rub against a bracket in the area where it attaches to the fuel pump. As the hose chafes against the bracket, a leak can develop.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Any damaged hoses will be replaced and all hoses will be repositioned as necessary to achieve enough clearance with the other components. A protective edging will be installed on a portion of the frame to prevent abrasion of the radiator hose and fuel lines.

    Report filed by COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 8 make, model and year entries.

The list shows the newest 5 of 8 campaigns.

Download all 8 campaigns of Sportscoach (CSV)

Counts by year

Recall campaigns that name Sportscoach vehicles, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2006, with 1 campaign.
Complaints about Sportscoach vehicles, by the year NHTSA received them.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. Sportscoach: recalls by model and year. https://recallregister.com/make/sportscoach/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
Investigations that name the make
0
Units in the campaigns
15,703

Manufacturers in the recall file: COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC; SPORTSCOACH OF AMER..

The make name is the name in the NHTSA files. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Sportscoach model line has the most recall campaigns?
The Sportscoach: 5 campaigns for 7 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.
How many units are in the recall campaigns for Sportscoach?
15,703 units in 8 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.