NHTSA Recall 10V078000: Engine and engine cooling
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Coachmen Freelander.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V078000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | March 4, 2010 |
| Owner notification | January 8, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Coachmen is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 prism and freelander recreational vehicles built on 2008 sprinter chassis. The engine control module may not actuate the egr valve sufficiently to prevent soot accumulation, resulting in improper valve operation or sticking.
Safety risk
Improper valve operation may cause excessive exhaust emissions, illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp and a vehicle limp-in condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Coachmen is working with chrysler to remedy this campaign and will reprogram the vehicle's engine control module free of charge. The safety recall began on january 8, 2010. Owners may contact coachmen at 800-453-6064 and chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V078000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.